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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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Botanical details
Family
Urticaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
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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 Pilea and houseplant cultivation for further advice

Propagation

Propagate by division or softwood cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types
Pruning

Pinch out growing tips to promote bushiness

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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