Pilea involucrata growing subshrub of the genus Pilea also known as Friendship plant, Pilea involucrate perennial evergreen plant, used as ornamental plant for the colorful leaves, can grow in tropic, subtropical, mediterranean climate or as houseplant and growing in hardiness zone 11b+.
Leaves color green, purple, red, black or multicolor in oval shape and on the leaves it’s like scale skin.
Pilea involucrata flower
Flower color white or pink, small flowers in star shape grow in clusters
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How to grow Pilea involucrata growing and care:
Humidity, moist soil, rich, don’t let the soil dry
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant /Bulbs / Geophyte / Seed / Vegetative reproduction
Is it necessary to graft vegetative reproduction?
No, but in order to get specific color it’s the best way
Difficulties or problems when growing:
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Planting season:
Spring / Summer / Autumn
Pests and diseases:
Aphids
Pruning season:
Autumn / Winter
How to prune:
Dead parts
Size of the plant:
15-30cm, 6-12 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing / Medium growing
Water requirement:
Average amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Half shade / Full shade
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
Yes
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season?
Spring / Summer
General information about the flower:
Small white or pink flowers in star shape grow in clusters
Scientific name:
Pilea involucrata
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