Pilea Species, Aluminum Plant, Watermelon Plant

Pileacadierei

Genus
Pilea (py-LEE-uh)
Species
cadierei (kad-ee-AIR-eye)
Synonym
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
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
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
Regional

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

Merced, California

Bartow, Florida

Jacksonville, Florida

Lecanto, Florida

Niceville, Florida

Plant City, Florida

West Palm Beach, Florida

Lilburn, Georgia

Volcano, Hawaii

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Branch, Louisiana

Covington, Louisiana(2 reports)

Kenner, Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana

Brevard, North Carolina

Dallas, Texas

Richmond, Texas

San Marcos, Texas

Arlington, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
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Covington, LA | November 2011 | positive

I have this in a north facing flower bed. It may die down during the dead of winter, but comes back happy every year. I really don't do a...Read More

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Baton Rouge, LA (Zone 8b) | June 2010 | positive

Some years ago I planted some P. cadierei in the ground under taller plants for visual interest and have been amazed at how cold hardy th...Read More

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Mariemont, OH (Zone 6b) | February 2009 | positive

I found this interesting-looking little plant (well, it was little -- six inches high -- when I brought it home!) over a year ago, and it...Read More

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San Marcos, TX | November 2007 | positive

I received a cutting of this plant from my neighbor who has had it for 25 years. The cuttings root easliy by just sticking them in any d...Read More

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Moncks Corner, SC (Zone 8b) | June 2006 | positive

easy to grow in a low/medium light environment with consistantly moist soil. makes a nice houseplant.

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West Lafayette, IN | August 2004 | positive

Many questions left unanswered on your website about this plant can be found @ hort.ifas.ufl.edu/shrubs/PILCADA.PDF. This site includes t...Read More

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Dallas, TX (Zone 8b) | January 2004 | positive

For me it has always blooms when the weather turns a little cooler here in Dallas,Tx.. Sometimes I bring it in and keep the room very coo...Read More

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(Zone 11) | July 2003 | positive

It´s an easy grower in humid, hot places, on moist organic soils. The leaves are beautiful, and even the tiny flowers can be apreciated

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Bartow, FL (Zone 9a) | July 2003 | positive

This plant does well in moist, shady areas of our yard in central Florida. It roots easily. Heavy frost may burn the top, but it will c...Read More

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