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Pilea Species, Mountain Pilea

Pileajaponica

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Pilea japonica by scirpidiella
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Genus
Pilea (py-LEE-uh)
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Species
japonica (juh-PON-ih-kuh)
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Synonym
Pilea oligantha
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Smooth
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger

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Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
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Category
Annuals
Groundcovers
Herbs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow
Grow outdoors year-round in hardiness zone
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
This plant is monocarpic
Seed Collecting

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Regional
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