An attractive foliage plant with bronze markings on the leaves which are also red underneath. Max Height 30cm. Max Spread 15cm. Flowers May to August. Bright room with some direct sunlight. Min temp 50°F / 10°C.
Pilea spruceana ‘Norfolk’
An attractive foliage plant with bronze markings on the leaves which are also red underneath
Additional information
| Generic | Pilea |
|---|---|
| Species | spruceana |
| Varietry | 'Norfolk' |
| 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, red, bronze |
| 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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