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Scientific classification
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Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Rosales |
Family: | Urticaceae |
Genus: | Pilea |
Species: | P. involucrata
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Binomial name | |
Pilea involucrata (Sims) Urb.
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Pilea involucrata (Sims) Urb., commonly known as the friendship plant, [1] is a species of flowering plant in the nettle family Urticaceae, native to Central and South America. [2] It is a popular houseplant due to its unique foliage and relatively easy care. [2] This species is best known for its popular cultivar, Pilea involucrata 'Moon Valley'.
Pilea involucrata is a bushy, trailing plant typically growing to a height and spread of 10–12 inches (25–30 cm). [3] The species typically features bright green leaves with a quilted or corrugated texture, often with bronze or reddish undersides. [4] It occasionally produces small, pink-white flowers, but these are infrequent when grown indoors. [5]
The friendship plant prefers bright, indirect light and well-draining soil that is kept evenly moist. [4] It thrives in temperatures between 65–80 °F (18–27 °C) and moderate to high humidity levels. [6] Pilea involucrata is easily propagated through division or stem cuttings.
Pilea involucrata 'Moon Valley', also known as the Moon Valley plant, is a distinct cultivar recognized for its deeply textured, cratered leaves that resemble the moon's surface. [7] The foliage is primarily chartreuse-green, highlighted by prominent bronze-colored veins. It is often mistakenly identified as Pilea mollis due to its similar appearance and the shared common name "friendship plant". [8]
Pilea involucrata, including its 'Moon Valley' cultivar, is primarily grown as a houseplant. [9] It is well-suited for terrariums, hanging baskets, and tabletop displays due to its compact size and visually appealing foliage.
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Friendship plant | |
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Scientific classification
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Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Rosales |
Family: | Urticaceae |
Genus: | Pilea |
Species: | P. involucrata
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Binomial name | |
Pilea involucrata (Sims) Urb.
|
Pilea involucrata (Sims) Urb., commonly known as the friendship plant, [1] is a species of flowering plant in the nettle family Urticaceae, native to Central and South America. [2] It is a popular houseplant due to its unique foliage and relatively easy care. [2] This species is best known for its popular cultivar, Pilea involucrata 'Moon Valley'.
Pilea involucrata is a bushy, trailing plant typically growing to a height and spread of 10–12 inches (25–30 cm). [3] The species typically features bright green leaves with a quilted or corrugated texture, often with bronze or reddish undersides. [4] It occasionally produces small, pink-white flowers, but these are infrequent when grown indoors. [5]
The friendship plant prefers bright, indirect light and well-draining soil that is kept evenly moist. [4] It thrives in temperatures between 65–80 °F (18–27 °C) and moderate to high humidity levels. [6] Pilea involucrata is easily propagated through division or stem cuttings.
Pilea involucrata 'Moon Valley', also known as the Moon Valley plant, is a distinct cultivar recognized for its deeply textured, cratered leaves that resemble the moon's surface. [7] The foliage is primarily chartreuse-green, highlighted by prominent bronze-colored veins. It is often mistakenly identified as Pilea mollis due to its similar appearance and the shared common name "friendship plant". [8]
Pilea involucrata, including its 'Moon Valley' cultivar, is primarily grown as a houseplant. [9] It is well-suited for terrariums, hanging baskets, and tabletop displays due to its compact size and visually appealing foliage.
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