Pilea scripta
A woody-based perennial, with spreading stolons and upright stems up to 1.2m high. Leaves are bright green, elliptic, and deeply veined with shallowly serrated edges and pointed tips. Sprays of tiny white or pink flowers are produced in the upper leaf axils in late summer and early autumn
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Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White Pink | Green | ||
| Autumn | White Pink | Green | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full shade
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Urticaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- 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
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Thrives in moist but well drained soil in part shade, but will tolerate full shade, or full sun if the soil is consistently moist. Plants will benefit from winter protection in colder areas
Propagation
Propagate by seed or by softwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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