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
Waterfall pilea, Silver sparkles, Cascade pilea.
pileaDepressa
Baby tears, Depressed clearweed, Creeping Charlie.
pileaNummulariifolia
Creeping Charlie, String of coins, Money vine.
pileaSpruceana
Silver sparkle pilea, Norfolk pilea, Aluminum plant.
pileaGlauca
Silver sparkles, Grey artillery plant, Silver sprinkles pilea.
pileaGrandifolia
Giant friendship plant, Large leaf pilea, Watermelon pilea.
pileaMollis
Moon valley plant, Velvet pilea, Soft friendship plant.
pileaSerpyllacea
Creeping Charlie, String of coins, Trailing pilea.
pileaMicrophylla
Artillery plant, Artillery fern, Gunpowder plant.
pileaPeperomioides
Chinese money plant, Pancake plant, Pass-it-along plant.
pileapeperomioides 'White splash'
pileapeperomioides 'Sugar'
pileapeperomioides 'Mojito'
Variegata, MOSPILMOJ, Watermelon.
pileaCadierei
Aluminum plant, Watermelon pilea, Silver splash.
pileaInvolucrata
Friendship plant, Moon valley plant, Panama plant.
pileainvolucrata 'Moon valley'
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