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    Pilea microphylla

    Also Known As

    • Artillery Plant

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 6"-18"
    • W: 3"-6"

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

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    Pilea microphylla plant details

    Pilea microphylla is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer pink and white flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - high water. Does well in well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Pilea microphylla

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: urticaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 3 IN - 6 IN - wide, 6 IN - 18 IN - tall
    Flowers: pink and white blooms in fall, spring and summer
    Uses: container plant, houseplant, tropical-looking, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Pilea microphylla

    USDA Zones: 9a - 11
    Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - high
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Tender. Tiny bright green foliage.

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    Pilea arching, very similar to upright type, has larger leaves and arching stems.

    By: Accents for Home and Garden

    Gardening facts about Pilea microphylla plant

    How to Grow Pilea microphylla

    • Sun Exposure

      • bright shade - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - high

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • pink

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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