Pilea involucrata 'Moon Valley'
friendship plant 'Moon Valley'
An evergreen perennial to 30cm, with deep bronze-purple, toothed, ovate leaves with strongly puckered surfaces, the margins often light green. An ideal plant for terrariums and bottle gardens
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Bronze Green Purple | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Bronze Green Purple | |||
| Autumn | Bronze Green Purple | |||
| Winter | Bronze Green Purple |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H1ABotanical details
- Family
- Urticaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- 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
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow under glass or in a frost-free enviroment. Requires high humidity, branches become woody at base. See Pilea and houseplant cultivation for further advice. An ideal plant for terrariums and bottle gardens
Propagation
Propagate by seed, by division or detatch rosettes in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews
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