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    • Photo of Pilea 'Dark Mystery' foliage by Little Prince of Oregon

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    Pilea 'Dark Mystery'

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 6"-8"
    • W: 6"-8"

    planting zones

    • 10b-12

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    Pilea 'Dark Mystery' plant details

    Pilea 'Dark Mystery' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with blue and chocolate foliage. Grows well with bright shade - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Pilea 'Dark Mystery'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: urticaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue and chocolate
    Mature size: 6 IN - 8 IN - wide, 6 IN - 8 IN - tall
    Uses: houseplant

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Pilea 'Dark Mystery'

    USDA Zones: 10b - 12
    Sun exposure: bright shade - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: humidity
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Pilea ‘Dark Mystery’ is a unique Ecuador species resembling lizard tails. The long, narrow serrate leaves are dark green-chocolate with a broad center silver stripe. The new growth glows a warm rose color. Has a compact, bushy habit. Lizard Tails Pilea prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, filtered light. Reduce water in winter. Protect from frost!

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    Gardening facts about Pilea 'Dark Mystery' plant

    How to Grow Pilea 'Dark Mystery'

    • Sun Exposure

      • bright shade - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue
      • chocolate

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Zones

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    • even moisture - regular
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 6"-12"

    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Width: 12"-18"

    • bright shade - shade
    • even moisture - high
    Photo of Pilea involucrata 'Moon Valley' foliage by Karl Gercens III
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    Pilea microphylla

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 6"-18"

    Width: 3"-6"

    • bright shade - shade
    • even moisture - high
    Photo of Pilea microphylla foliage by Karl Gercens III
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