Pilea cadierei (Aluminum plant)
Native to Vietnam, this plant comes from a genus of over 600 species, surprisingly part of the nettle (Urticaceae) family! Pilea cadierei has decorative foliage in deep green with raised 'splashes' of silver. Perfect as a houseplant or planted in a terrarium. If the plant flowers pinch them off so that more energy goes in to leaf production. Ensure to repot when becoming root bound as this plant has extensive root systems.
Rating- Easy
LOVES- Bright, indirect light. Pruning back to half its height in Spring.
HATES- Soggy soil. Dark locations. Low humidity.
Pot diameter 8.5cm
Toxicity rating- Safe for pets
More information and care recommendations are below
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Native to Vietnam, this plant comes from a genus of over 600 species, surprisingly part of the nettle (Urticaceae) family! Pilea cadierei has decorative foliage in deep green with raised 'splashes' of silver. Perfect as a houseplant or planted in a terrarium. If the plant flowers pinch them off so that more energy goes in to leaf production. Ensure to repot when becoming root bound as this plant has extensive root systems.
Rating- Easy
LOVES- Bright, indirect light. Pruning back to half its height in Spring.
HATES- Soggy soil. Dark locations. Low humidity.
Pot diameter 8.5cm
Toxicity rating- Safe for pets
More information and care recommendations are below
