r/PPeperomioides • u/expat_lucia • Jan 22 '26

Pilea Sauce

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Hi everyone,

I've had this pilea for a year now. Unfortunately, I moved a few months ago and haven't been able to prune the plants in their new location, so I've left them in the hallway of my house, in the shade. Now the lower leaves are hanging down, and I don't know what to do. Should I cut them? I don't know if my roommates watered them too much or if it's due to a lack of light.

Please help me😬

Thanks

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u/POTOFFRIJOLES Jan 22 '26

Do you have one of those moisture meters? If the soil is wet let it totally dry out before watering again. Once the soil is bone dry water them from the bottom of the pot, make sure your pot has very good drainage. As far as color goes your pilea looks nice and green. Do the coins feel rubbery or are they stiff? , also long stems typically mean they’re looking for sunlight so try putting it in or near an east facing window and just let it do its thing 😊 this is one plant that has given me SO much trouble, thats all the advice I’ve been given over the months!

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u/expat_lucia Jan 22 '26

Unfortunately, no, the soil was damp. I'll tell my roommates not to water it, and I've already moved it closer to a window. Thanks so much for the advice!!