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Pilea Species, Black Leaved Panamiga, West Indian Clearweed

Pileainaequalis

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Genus
Pilea (py-LEE-uh)
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Species
inaequalis (in-ee-KWA-liss)
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Synonym
Pilea repens
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
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
Chartreuse (yellow-green)
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Fall/Early Winter
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Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From leaf cuttings
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Seed Collecting

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