Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water thoroughly when the top inch of soil feels dry. Reduce watering slightly in winter but avoid letting the soil dry out completely.

Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.

Prune your Pilea microphylla to maintain its shape and encourage bushier growth. Trim leggy stems and remove any dead or yellowing leaves. Pruning can be done at any time of year, but is most effective in spring.

Pinching back the tips will promote branching.

Artillery Plants are easily propagated from stem cuttings. Take 5-10 cm cuttings from healthy stems and remove the lower leaves. Insert the cuttings into moist potting mix or water.

Roots should form within a few weeks, after which they can be transplanted.

Repot your Artillery Plant every 1-2 years, or when it becomes root-bound. Choose a pot that is only slightly larger than the current one. Use a well-draining potting mix.

Repotting is best done in spring, coinciding with the start of the active growing season.