So first off, I was aware that this was a tropical houseplant. (Moon Valley Pilea)
I also know that most houseplants don't survive in colder weather for over a short period of time.

I stuck this pot outside to make a cool video shot and it was outside for like 2 to 3 mins max while I filmed in 20F or less weather.

I was shocked to see it turn brown and dying becuase of this action later in the day.

So I looked online and saw the reason for this:

Sudden exposure to low temperatures causes the plant's cells (especially in tender leaves and stems) to freeze or rupture. Water inside the cells expands when it freezes, bursting cell walls → this leads to tissue death, appearing as wilting, browning, blackening, grayish patches, or translucent/scorched-looking leaves soon after.

Anyways, I learned more about plants today and won't repeat something like this in the future with other houseplants.

Here's to a hopeful new beginning for this Moon Valley Pilea, as the stem and roots are still good.

by Safaiakeeper

1 Comment

  1. Dull_Depth_1362

    I’m sorry you had to learn the hard way, but dang, that should have been easy to avoid. It will take it a bit to recover. Good luck.

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