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Pilea glauca 'Greyze'

A tender, evergreen perennial bearing tiny, rounded, silvery grey-green leaves held in alternate pairs on trailing, pink stems

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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Sand
Clay
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Grey Silver
Summer Grey Silver
Autumn Grey Silver
Winter Grey Silver
Position
  • Partial shade
Aspect

East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H1A
Botanical details
Family
Urticaceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Trailing
Genus

Pilea can be annuals or evergreen perennials with slightly succulent stems, simple, often attractively marked or textured leaves and insignificant, pinkish flowers

Name status

Unresolved

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in standard houseplant compost in bright, indirect light, with high humidity and protection from draughts. Water moderately during the growing season and apply a balanced liquid feed every month; water sparingly in winter. See houseplant cultivation

Propagation

Propagate by division or softwood cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning

Pinch out growing tips to promote bushiness

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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