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Pilea Species, Silver Tree

Pileaspruceana

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Genus

Pilea (py-LEE-uh)

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Species

spruceana (sproos-ee-AY-nuh)

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Synonym

Adicea spruceana

Sun Exposure

Light Shade

Partial to Full Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Good Fall Color

Textured

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Time

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Cayla

Gainesville, FL | March 2018 | positive

This is a very easy house plant. I collect many different varieties of Pilea and they are always visually pleasing and easy to care for ...Read More

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