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Pilealibanensis

Genus
Pilea (py-LEE-uh)
Synonym
Pilea pendula
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Veined
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Chartreuse (yellow-green)
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
N/A
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Woodsboro, Maryland

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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(Zone 7a) | August 2014 | positive

this plant is tougher than is listed down. They can take a a few hours of full sun as long they are not dry. I bought this one because of...Read More

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Vacherie, LA (Zone 9a) | February 2014 | neutral

I bought this from Exotic Angel Plants (tagged incorrectly, but I tracked down its real name). It has so many little leaves that are alw...Read More

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Lecanto, FL (Zone 9a) | January 2011 | positive

I have this small plant, still in it's pot, sitting above the water, on some rocks, inside a fishtank with a bubbler. Adds moisture to th...Read More

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