An attractive foliage plant with striking silver markings on the bronzey-green leaves. Max Height 30cm. Max Spread 15cm. Flowers May to August. Bright room with some direct sunlight. Min temp 50°F / 10°C.
Pilea spruceana ‘Bronze’
An attractive foliage plant with striking silver markings on the bronzey-green leaves
Additional information
| Generic | Pilea |
|---|---|
| Species | spruceana |
| Varietry | 'Bronze' |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | cream |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Bright room with some direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 30cm |
| Family | Urticaeae |
| Spread | 15cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Bushy, Erect |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green, silver |
| 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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