pileapilea
genusgenusDiverse group of compact plants characterized by their round or oval leaves that grow in distinctive patterns along delicate stems. These adaptable plants come in various leaf shapes and sizes, often featuring unique textures and patterns that make them visually intriguing.
Etymology
The name 'Pilea' comes from the Latin word 'pileus,' meaning 'felt cap' or 'small hat,' referring to the cap-like shape of the female flowers in many species of this genus.
Interesting fact!
Despite belonging to the nettle family, these plants have evolved to be completely stingless, making them perfectly safe and friendly houseplants.
All species of Pilea
pileaPumila
Clearweed, Canadian clearweed, Coolwort.
pileaLibanensis
Silver sparkles plant, Waterfall pilea, Silver cascade pilea.
pileaDepressa
Depressed clearweed, Baby tears, Corsican creeper.
pileaNummulariifolia
Creeping pilea, String of coins, Money vine.
pileaSpruceana
Norfolk silver speckles, Silver sparkle pilea, Aluminum plant.
pileaGlauca
Silver sparkle plant, Grey artillery plant, Silver sprinkles.
pileaGrandifolia
Large-leaved pilea, Giant missionary plant, Giant Chinese money plant.
pileaMollis
Moon valley pilea, Velvet pilea, Soft pilea.
pileaSerpyllacea
Creeping pilea, String of coins pilea, Trailing pilea.
pileaMicrophylla
Artillery plant, Rockweed, Gunpowder plant.
pileaPeperomioides
Chinese money plant, Pancake plant, UFO plant.
pileapeperomioides 'White splash'
pileapeperomioides 'Sugar'
pileapeperomioides 'Mojito'
Variegata, MOSPILMOJ, Watermelon.
pileaCadierei
Aluminum plant, Watermelon pilea, Silver sparkles plant.
pileaInvolucrata
Friendship plant, Panamiga, Moon valley pilea.
pileainvolucrata 'Moon valley'
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