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    Pilea cadieri variegata

    Also Known As

    • Variegated Aluminum Plant

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 12'
    • W: 8'

    planting zones

    • 9b-10b

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    Pilea cadieri variegata plant details

    Pilea cadieri variegata is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green, variegated and white foliage. Grows well with bright shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in rich, rocky and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Pilea cadieri variegata

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: urticaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green, variegated and white
    Mature size: 8 FT wide, 12 FT tall
    Uses: container plant, houseplant, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Pilea cadieri variegata

    USDA Zones: 9b - 10b
    Sun exposure: bright shade
    Watering frequency: regular - occasional
    Soil needs: rich, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This is the variegated form of Pilea cadieri with random variegation thoughout each leaf. This plant is known as the "Aluminium plant" because the leaves are speckled with white pattern, making it look almost like it's been painted with aluminium.

    By: The Other Side Nursery

    Gardening facts about Pilea cadieri variegata plant

    How to Grow Pilea cadieri variegata

    • Sun Exposure

      • bright shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich
      • rocky

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • white
      • green

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Pilea depressa

    aka Soleirolia jobes, Angel's Tears, Baby's Tears, Baby's Toes, Depressed Clearweed, Mind-your-own-business

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 1"-3"

    Width: 6"-12"

    • bright shade - shade
    • even moisture - high
    Photo of Pilea depressa foliage by Almost Eden
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    Pilea libanensis

    aka Pilea glauca, Gray Artillery Fern, Silver Sparkles Plant, Silver Sprinkles, Silver Sprinkles Baby Tears

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 9"-12"

    • bright shade - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Pilea libanensis foliage by Avant Gardens
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    Pilea involucrata

    aka Pilea involucrata 'Friendship', Friendship Plant, Panamiga

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    11-12

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 6"-12"

    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Pilea involucrata foliage by Brian's Botanicals
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    Pilea involucrata 'Moon Valley'

    aka Pilea mollis 'Moon Valley', Moon Valley Friendship Plant, Moon Valley Panamiga

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    11-12

    Size

    Height: 12"-18"

    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

    aka Artillery Plant

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    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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