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Pilea sp. surigao 'string of toads' (Phillipines) [cutting]
GenusPileaRegionSoutheast AsiaPlant GroupOtherGrowth HabitClimber / VineSetupTerrarium
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Care information

*Pilea* cf. sp. surigao refers to an unidentified *Pilea* species in cultivation most closely associated with material from the Surigao region of Mindanao, Philippines. In habitat and under supportive conditions, it appears to behave as a **scrambling or weakly climbing understory plant**, using surrounding vegetation or surfaces for support. In cultivation without vertical structure, stems become elongated and pendant, giving a trailing appearance. Leaves are small, ovate, and evenly spaced along slender, lightly pubescent stems. Species-level identification remains uncertain without flowering material.

You will receive a single cutting, grower’s choice. Listing photos are representative of the approximate size and form you will receive.

**Light Requirements:** Bright, indirect light to light shade. Avoid direct sun.
**Humidity Requirements:** Moderate to high, 60–85 percent. Performs best with consistent humidity.
**Temperature Range:** 65–85°F (18–29°C). Avoid temperatures below 60°F (16°C).
**Growth Habit:** Scrambling to weakly climbing when provided support; pendant or trailing when unsupported. Roots readily at nodes in contact with substrate.
**Soil:** Fine-textured, well-draining tropical mix with organic matter; suitable for moss-based or vertical substrates.
**pH:** Slightly acidic to neutral, approximately 6.0–7.0.
**Size:** Leaves typically 1–3 cm long; stem length varies depending on support and growing conditions.

Plant Details
Airflow
Medium — Essential for "wetish" setups. Needs regular air exchange or internal circulation fans to prevent water from sitting on leaves, which helps avoid rot and fungal issues.
Family
Urticaceae
Growth strategy
Terrestrial
Humidity
60–80% — Suitable for "open-top" or partially ventilated terrariums. While higher than average household humidity, these plants are adaptable and less prone to leaf melt if the environment fluctuates slightly.
Lighting
Bright — Requires high-output lighting to maintain vivid color expression (especially for reds, purples, and variegation) and to ensure shingling habits stay tight and compact.
PH
6.5–7.5 — Neutral: Suitable for hardy species that are less sensitive to water chemistry. This range is common in setups using tap water or inert substrates like clay pebbles and stones.
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Cutting
Size
Medium
Temperature
65–75°F — Ideal for "Cool-Growers" or highland species. These plants prefer the lower end of the tropical spectrum and may show signs of stress or heat-dropping leaves if temperatures consistently exceed 80°F.
Watering substrate
Damp — These plants love high moisture levels; the substrate should stay wet to the touch at all times but should not be sitting in a stagnant, waterlogged state.
World
Old World — Native to the Eastern Hemisphere: Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia, and surrounding islands.