An attractive foliage plant with bright green quilted leaves and purple veins. Max Height 30cm. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers May to August. Partial shade and Bright room away from direct sunlight. Min temp 50°F / 10°C.
Pilea involucrata ‘Moon Valley’
An attractive foliage plant with bright green quilted leaves and purple veins
Category: Houseplants
Additional information
Generic | Pilea |
---|---|
Species | involucrata |
Varietry | 'Moon Valley' |
Common Name | |
Flower Colour | cream |
Soil | |
Aspect | Partial shade, Bright room away from direct sunlight |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 30cm |
Family | Urticaeae |
Spread | 30cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Upright, Bushy |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green, purple |
Flowers From | May, August |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Min temp 50°F / 10°C |
Planting | |
Care | Mist regularly, Water sparingly in winter, Allow compost to dry out between waterings, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season |
Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | Powdery mildew, Red spider mite |
Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost |
Propagation | Stem cuttings, Division |
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