Pilea pubescens 'Silver Tree' behaves as a small groundcover shrub in its natural habitat. As a houseplant, it can be maintained as a small tree with seasonal maintenance pruning or allowed to grow vine-like. The 'Silver Tree' variety has unique, dense, textured foliage. We love its dark, silver-streaked leaves. To promote its vibrant color, the pilea appreciates a bright room. However, avoid direct sunlight, which can damage its leaves.
Non-toxic to animals.
- Family: Urticaceae
- Origin: Peru
- Watering:
- Allow the soil to dry on the surface between waterings.
- Ambient humidity: Moderate.
- Type of soil: Draining.
- Avoid leaving water in the saucer.
- Brightness: Moderate to high.
- Orientation: East, west or slightly away from a south window.
- Growth: Fast.
- Temperature :
- Never below 10ᵒC.
Pot diameter: 10 cm.
Grown in Quebec.
Like nature, every plant is unique. Natural items are all different and may contain irregularities.
