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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
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
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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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Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 1"-3"
Width: 6"-12"
- bright shade - shade
- even moisture - high
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Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 9"-12"
- bright shade - shade
- even moisture - regular
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
11-12
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 6"-12"
- mostly sun - shade
- even moisture - regular
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
11-12
Size
Height: 12"-18"
Width: 12"-18"
- bright shade - shade
- even moisture - high
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Plant Type
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Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 3"-6"
Width: 12"
- mostly sun - shade
- even moisture - high
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