Pilea, Variegated Artillery Plant 'Variegata'

I paid $4 for a nursery plant from Walmart about 2 years ago. Soon I was sorry I hadn't bought two. I had it in full Florida sun in the g...Read Moreround where it flourished. I moved it to a large pot and it continued to do well until I noticed it started thinning and yellowing.

I had forgotten to put drainage holes in the planter and thankfully it rebounded quite well after some struggle. I only found out it's name today and I'm surprised to see it can grow in dim light or shade.

I do not get much of the pink color, but It has continued to flourish and grow and I absolutely love this plant.

It is a lovely plant, but there was no joy for me with this plant in south Louisiana (8B). Though it was shaded (high shade) and cared f...Read Moreor, it faded within 2 months of being planted.