Watermelon Plant
Also known as Aluminum Plant, Watermelon Pilea. One plant, one grade per pet — the verdicts below are transcribed from primary sources and human-reviewed.
Care at a glance
Lightbright indirect
Waterevery 3–7 days
Humidityhigh
Difficulty●○○
When to call the vet
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FAQ
Which plant does this Watermelon Plant verdict cover?
Pilea cadieri, as listed by the ASPCA. The ASPCA's Aluminum Plant and Watermelon Pilea entries both give that scientific name. This verdict covers that named species; plants with other scientific names are not covered and are not graded here. Check the full scientific name on the tag.
Does the ASPCA also call Watermelon Plant Aluminum Plant or Watermelon Pilea?
Yes. The ASPCA's Aluminum Plant entry lists "Watermelon Plant" as an Additional Common Name. Its Watermelon Pilea entry lists "Watermelon Plant, Aluminum Plant" as Additional Common Names. Both entries give the scientific name "Pilea cadieri".