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Pilea, Aluminum Plant 'Silver Tree'

Pileacadierei

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Genus
Pilea (py-LEE-uh)
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Species
cadierei (kad-ee-AIR-eye)
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Synonym
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
White/Near White
Bloom Time
N/A
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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
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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

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Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Seed Collecting

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Regional

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

Cincinnati, Ohio

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