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Cold Water Flower (Pilea notata C.H. Wright), also known as Long-Stemmed Cold Water Hemp, belongs to the Urticaceae family and the Pilea genus. Named for its refreshing and cooling sensation during hot summer months, it is a small ornamental plant with beautiful leaf patterns, often used as a potted plant or ground cover in indoor gardens.
Stem: Thin, sprawling, highly branched, with nodes rooting at the ground.
Leaves: Opposite, ovate or broadly ovate with a blunt tip and shallow undulate edges. Both surfaces have glandular dots, with glandular hairs beneath and three basal veins.
Flowers: Unisexual or bisexual, clustered in cymes, pale green or yellowish-white in color, blooming in summer and autumn.
Fruit: Small, round-ovoid achenes, with fine warty surface, turning brown when mature.
Soil: Prefers loose, fertile sandy soil. Use Aumabio's Π soil for optimal results. The texture is soft, offering excellent water retention and air permeability, which promotes healthy root growth while supplying necessary nutrients and enhancing disease resistance.
Light: Tolerates shade but prefers bright, indirect light. Avoid direct sunlight.
Watering: Keep the soil slightly dry but moist, avoiding excessive watering that can lead to root rot.
Temperature: Best at 20degrees Celsius to 25degrees Celsius.
Pruning: Tolerates pruning well. Pinch back young plants after potting and prune older plants if they grow too tall.
Repotting: Repot in spring when temperatures stabilize around 10degrees Celsius. Aumabio's Π soil can be used in 1.7-inch or 3-inch pots.
Propagation: Can be propagated by cuttings or division.
Pests and Diseases: Common pests and diseases include leaf spot, root rot, root knot nematodes, mealybugs, and beetles.
While it tolerates low light, long-term exposure to dark environments may lead to leggy growth and affect its aesthetic appeal.
Overwatering can cause root rot, so monitor watering carefully.
Main Values
Ornamental Value: The small, elegant plant with distinct green and white leaves and beautiful patterns makes it a highly decorative houseplant, suitable for placing on tables, desks, or windowsills.
Ecological Value: It has some air-purifying properties, helping to improve indoor air quality by absorbing harmful substances.
This plant is an excellent choice for both decorative and ecological benefits, requiring minimal care while offering a refreshing aesthetic and contributing to a cleaner indoor environment.
Cold Water Flower prefers loose, fertile sandy soil. Aumabio's Π soil is an excellent choice as it offers good water retention and air permeability, providing optimal conditions for root growth.
It prefers bright, indirect light but can tolerate low light conditions. However, prolonged exposure to darkness may result in leggy growth and affect the plant’s appearance.
Keep the soil moist but not soggy. The ideal condition is to maintain soil that is slightly dry but not cracked, as overwatering can lead to root rot.
The optimal temperature range is between 20 degrees Celsius and 25 degrees Celsius.
Yes, it can be propagated through cuttings or by dividing the plant.
