About
An evergreen perennial to 30cm, with deep bronze-purple, toothed, ovate leaves with strongly puckered surfaces, the margins often light green. An ideal plant for terrariums and bottle gardens.
About the genus
Pilea can be annuals or evergreen perennials with slightly succulent stems, simple, often attractively marked or textured leaves and insignificant, pinkish flowers
Growing conditions
SunlightPartial shade
Soil typeChalk, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, East-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH1A
Plant details
Plant typeHouseplants
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesPatio and container plants
Care notes
CultivationGrow under glass or in a frost-free enviroment. Requires high humidity, branches become woody at base. See Pilea and houseplant cultivation for further advice. An ideal plant for terrariums and bottle gardens
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed, by division or detatch rosettes in spring
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to powdery mildews