Family: Urticaceae
Scientific Name: Pilea spruceana
Common Name: Silver Tree
Description | An indoor house plant that is a great tropical vivarium plant. |
Pronunciation | (py-LEE-uh or PILL-ee-ah)(sproos-ee-AY-nuh) |
Plant Type | All Plants, Indoor Foliage |
Hardiness Zone | 10-11, tropical |
Sunlight | bright for best foliage, burns in strong light |
Moisture | average, moist, likes higher humidity |
Soil & Site | average house |
Temperature | prefers warmer temperatures |
Flowers | greenish white, not ornamental |
Leaves | brownish reddish, streaked with silver |
Dimensions | 6-10 inches |
Propagation | stem cuttings |
Native Site | Vietnam |
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