Pilea cadierei
Aluminium Plant · Urticaceae
Common names: Aluminum plant, Watermelon pilea.
Pilea cadierei (aluminium plant or watermelon pilea) is a species of flowering plant in the family Urticaceae, native to China and Vietnam.
About Aluminium Plant
Pilea cadierei (aluminium plant or watermelon pilea) is a species of flowering plant in the family Urticaceae, native to China and Vietnam. It is an evergreen perennial growing up to 30 cm (12 in) tall by 21 cm (8 in) broad, with dark green oval leaves, each leaf having four raised silvery patches (hence the name "aluminium plant"). With a minimum temperature of 15°C (59°F), it is cultivated as a houseplant in temperate regions. It has gained the Royal Horticultural...
Growing & care
| Native range | China South-Central, Vietnam |
|---|---|
| Toxicity | Pets: Not documented · People: Not documented |
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