Pilea cadierei (Aluminum Plant)
Posted: July 20th, 2013, 5:07 am
| Botanical Name | Pilea cadierei |
| Family | Urticaceae |
| Local Name in Urdu | None |
| Common Name | Aluminum plant |
| Life Cycle | Herbaceous perennial |
| Cultivar Name | NA |
| Fragrant or Not | No fragrance |
| Category(Bush/Vine/Tree) | Shrub |
| Height | 1-2 feet |
| Spacing | Grown as a border |
| Flowering Months | Flowers not showy, rare to see it flower |
| Flower Color | White |
| Growing Areas | Tropical plant, can grow anywhere, including indoor |
| Frost Tender | Yes |
| Exposure | Shade |
| Soil pH | No specific issues |
| Propagation | Propagates easily by stem tip cuttings in spring or summer |
| Uses | Indoor ornamental foliage plant |
| Other Details | As the name indicates, the foliage of aluminum plant looks like it has been splashed with aluminum paint, hence the common name. This is an upright, herbaceous perennial that is noted for its textured green and silver foliage. Leaf appearance gives rise to an additional common name of watermelon pilea. Tiny green flowers may appear in cymes. Indoor plants rarely flower and fruit. This plants likes high humidity. Image by M. Farooq |
