{"product_id":"pilea-mollis-moon-valley","title":"Pilea mollis Moon Valley","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePilea mollis ‘Moon Valley’\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of those plants that looks like it shouldn’t be real—its neon chartreuse leaves and deep chocolate‑brown valleys make it look almost reptilian. The short version: \u003cstrong\u003eit’s a fast‑growing, humidity‑loving, easy houseplant that thrives in bright indirect light and rewards you with dramatic texture.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌿 Identity \u0026amp; Origin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul role=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA cultivar of \u003cstrong\u003ePilea mollis\u003c\/strong\u003e, native to \u003cstrong\u003eCentral and South America\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnown for its \u003cstrong\u003edeeply quilted leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e, contrasting colors, and soft, fuzzy texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompact, bushy, and perfect for terrariums or small pots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🍃 What it looks like\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul role=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeaves:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright lime‑green with \u003cstrong\u003edark chocolate depressions\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving a “moon crater” effect.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexture:\u003c\/strong\u003e soft, fuzzy, deeply corrugated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e typically 6–12 inches tall, spreading outward.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e fast, branching, and eager to fill space.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌱 Care Guide (Yakima‑friendly)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLight\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul role=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBright indirect light\u003c\/strong\u003e keeps the colors vivid.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToo little light → dull green, stretched stems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid harsh Yakima afternoon sun; it scorches the delicate leaf surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSoil\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul role=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLoves a \u003cstrong\u003elight, airy mix\u003c\/strong\u003e: coco coir + perlite + a bit of fine bark.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood drainage is essential to prevent root rot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWater\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul role=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep soil \u003cstrong\u003eevenly moist\u003c\/strong\u003e, but not soggy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater when the top \u003cstrong\u003e½–1 inch\u003c\/strong\u003e dries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeaves wilt dramatically when thirsty but bounce back quickly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHumidity\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul role=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrefers \u003cstrong\u003e50–70%\u003c\/strong\u003e, but tolerates typical indoor humidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreat candidate for terrariums or display cases.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"T and L Nursery","offers":[{"title":"4 in","offer_id":47653669929149,"sku":null,"price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/verdantyakima.com\/products\/pilea-mollis-moon-valley","provider":"Verdant Yakima","version":"1.0","type":"link"}