Description
Pilea Friendship is a compact houseplant prized for its highly textured, colorful foliage. Its bright green oval leaves feature deeply dimpled surfaces accented by striking copper, bronze, and dark veins. The dense, mounded growth gives this plant a full appearance while staying small enough for tabletops, shelves, and terrariums. Pilea Friendship is especially attractive when displayed where its unusual leaf texture can be appreciated up close.
This easy-care houseplant thrives in bright, indirect light and prefers a well-draining soil mix. Water when the top of the soil feels dry, with more frequent watering often needed during summer. Avoid direct sunlight and standing water. Pinching the stem tips helps encourage compact, bushier growth and maintains its attractive mounded shape.
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Each plant comes in a 4″ growers pot. The image shown represents an example of what you may receive. Please note that the height, shape, and fullness of each plant may vary due to natural growth patterns. Rest assured, we will select the healthiest and most vibrant plant for you.
Plant Specs:
Botanical Name: Pilea involucrata 'Friendship'
Other Names: Pilea Moon Valley
Light: bright, indirect light
Watering: water when top soil is dry. More frequently during the summer.
Humidity: Average
Temperature: 65-85 degrees
Soil: Well draining soil mix
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