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Pilea serpyllacea

Also Known As

  • Pilea muscosa
  • Urtica serpyllacea
  • Gunpowder Plant
  • Upright Artillery Plant

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 6"-18"
  • W: 3"-6"

planting zones

  • 9a-11

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Pilea serpyllacea plant details

Pilea serpyllacea is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall, spring, summer and winter pink and white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pilea serpyllacea

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pilea serpyllacea

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Pilea serpyllacea , tiny mid green fleshy leaves overlapping one another on upright slightly arching stems.

Gardening facts about Pilea serpyllacea plant

How to Grow Pilea serpyllacea

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • pink
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
    • fall
    • winter
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen
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