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Pilea involucrata 'Moon Valley'

Also Known As

  • Pilea mollis 'Moon Valley'
  • Moon Valley Friendship Plant
  • Moon Valley Panamiga

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 12"-18"
  • W: 12"-18"

planting zones

  • 11-12

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Pilea involucrata 'Moon Valley' plant details

Pilea involucrata 'Moon Valley' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with bronze, burgundy, green and variegated foliage. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - high water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pilea involucrata 'Moon Valley'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: urticaceae
Foliage: evergreen bronze, burgundy, green and variegated
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Uses: container plant, houseplant, textural, tropical-looking, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pilea involucrata 'Moon Valley'

USDA Zones: 11 - 12
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - high
Resistant to: humidity
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Pilea Moon Valley, a fleshy stemmed plant with the most unusual textured leaves resembling the craters and valley of the moon. The puckered leaves are apple green with purplish black to brown veins. Likes bright indirect light.
Called the Friendship Plant because it is so easy to share. A beautiful little tropical with bronze-purple tinged, medium green quilted foliage on trailing stems.

Gardening facts about Pilea involucrata 'Moon Valley' plant

How to Grow Pilea involucrata 'Moon Valley'

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - high
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • bronze
    • green
    • burgundy
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • fuzzy
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