Pilea involucrata Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Pilea involucrata is a perfect plant for beginners. It is commonly known as the Friendship Plant. Based on how it looks, it is often considered the same as Pilea mollis. But when looking at the leaves, Pilea involucrata has a slightly velvety feel and is oval-shaped with a green tint.
Common Name |
Friendship Plant
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Plant Type
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Climbers
Houseplants
Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Pilea involucrata
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Genus
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Pilea
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Family
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Urticaceae
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Order
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Rosales
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Class
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Dicotyledons
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Pilea involucrata Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Pilea involucrata.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Pilea involucrata needs water once every
7 days in 1
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Pilea involucrata needs about 0.25 L per 7 days. |
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Pilea involucrata Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Pilea involucrata to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 3 hours
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Temperature |
60°F
to 75°F
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Humidity Preference |
High
Pilea involucrata prefers High humidity levels, between 60% and 80%. |
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Pilea involucrata Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Pilea involucrata. |
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Suitability in pots |
2L
Pilea involucrata plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 2L. |
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Soil type |
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Moist but well-drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
neutral
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Pilea involucrata Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Pilea involucrata plant. |
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Maximum Height |
12 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
12 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Brown
Green
Light Pink
Chili Red
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Characteristics |
Plant of Merit
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Pilea involucrata toxic to pets? |
No
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Garden Style |
Patio And Containers
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Pilea involucrata Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Pilea involucrata, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
stem cutting
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Flowering season |
spring
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Pilea involucrata Native Region |
Find out where the Pilea involucrata plant originated. |
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Country |
South America
Central America
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