Pilea Species, Creeping Charlie

Pileanummulariifolia

Genus
Pilea (py-LEE-uh)
Species
nummulariifolia (num-yoo-lay-ree-ih-FOH-lee-uh)
Synonym
Adicea nummulariifolia
Pilea hederacea
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Good Fall Color
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 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
N/A
Bloom Color
Pink
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Blooms all year
Other Details
Category
Groundcovers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Burgundy/Maroon
Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Clayton, California

Oakland, California

Bartow, Florida

Brandon, Florida

Miami, Florida

Plant City, Florida

Pompano Beach, Florida

Tampa, Florida

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Gardener's Notes:

6
positives
0
neutral
0
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J
Orlando, FL | September 2015 | positive

I use this plant as a ground cover under taller plants with great success. In Orlando area.

W
Plant City, FL (Zone 9b) | May 2012 | positive

At first I was confused as searches led me to invasive weed Glechoma hederacea. This pilea is a highly desirable basket or pot plant and ...Read More

M
Central Oregon, OR | June 2008 | positive

A cutting was traded to me of this and I have found it is a very easy house plant.
No bug problem thus far (have had it a year no...Read More

T
Miami, FL (Zone 10b) | May 2008 | positive

For me, this Pilea takes full sun just fine with enough water. I just stick it in moist soil and it roots and grows, and I usually take ...Read More

M
Bartow, FL (Zone 9a) | July 2005 | positive

This is an attractive plant for hanging planters in Florida. They need to be protected from full sun.
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H
Northern California, CA | February 2005 | positive

Good in containers, baskets, creeping trailing semi-succulent round notched leaves about 1/2 - 1" in diameter. Makes a great groundcover...Read More

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