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.
Flower color white or pink, small flowers in star shape grow in clusters
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
Bloom season?
Spring / Summer
General information about the flower:
Small white or pink flowers in star shape grow in clusters
Pilea involucrata
Planting Season: Autumn Planting, Spring Planting, Summer planting
Light exposure requirements: Part shade Plants, Shade Plants
Climates that the plant can grow: Mediterranean Climate, Subtropics Climate, Tropics Climate
Growing speed of the plant: Average growing plants
Plant life-form: Evergreen, Perennial plant, Subshrub
Plant Uses: Colored leaves, Indoor plants, Ornamental plants
Requirements for watering the plant: Regularly water
Hardiness zones: Hardiness zone 11, Hardiness zone 12, Hardiness zone 13
Ornamental parts: Ornamental flower, Ornamental leaves, Ornamental plant
Leaf color: Black leaves, Purple leaf, Red leaves
Blooming season: Spring flowers, Summer flowers
Flower colors: Pink flower, White flower
Harvest Season:
Edible Parts:
Culinary uses: