Pilea microphylla (Artillery Plant)

Pilea microphylla (Artillery Plant) close up of small green leaves against brown mulch background
Pilea microphylla (Artillery Plant) with tiny succulent green leaves spreading over top of brown mulch

Botanical names: Pilea microphylla, Pilea serpyllacea

Common names: Artillery Plant, Gunpowder Plant

Family: Urticaceae

Origin: Central and South America

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10

Small plant 2-5 ftPlant form: Small
Plant mature sizeMature height: 2-5 ft
Full sunSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular; moderate
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Ornamental foliageFoliage color: Ornamental foliage

Annual or short-lived perennial herbs; stems succulent, sometimes slightly woody at base. Good as a groundcover or in containers. Easily propagated from stem cuttings.

Similar plants: Pilea microphylla (Artillery Plant)


Image gallery: 11 images
Pilea microphylla (Artillery Plant) with tiny green leaves and pink flowers in close up
Pilea microphylla (Artillery Plant) with numerous miniature green leaves and small pink flower clusters visible
Pilea microphylla (Artillery Plant) with many tiny green leaves and small pink flower clusters.
Pilea microphylla (Artillery Plant) showing dense growth covered in tiny green leaves and pink flowers.
Pilea microphylla (Artillery Plant) with small green leaves and tiny pink clusters, close up.
Pilea microphylla (Artillery Plant) stems covered in miniature round green leaves and small pink clusters.
Pilea microphylla (Artillery Plant) close up with tiny pink flowers and succulent green leaves.
Pilea microphylla (Artillery Plant) stems covered in miniature pink flower clusters and rounded green foliage.
Pilea microphylla (Artillery Plant) with many tiny lime green leaves in a close up view
Pilea microphylla (Artillery Plant) covered in dense layers of small round lime green foliage
Pilea microphylla (Artillery Plant) with vibrant green leaves and tiny red flower clusters close up.
Pilea microphylla (Artillery Plant) tiny green leaves grow along reddish stems with small flower clusters.
Pilea microphylla (Artillery Plant) with vibrant green leaves and tiny pink buds on the stems.
Pilea microphylla (Artillery Plant) with its dense spreading stems covered in rounded green foliage and buds.
Pilea microphylla (Artillery Plant) with small green leaves and tiny pink flowers on stems.
Pilea microphylla (Artillery Plant) stems covered in succulent green foliage with many small pink flower clusters.
Pilea microphylla (Artillery Plant) with tiny green leaves on a spreading branching plant structure
Pilea microphylla (Artillery Plant) with its dense mass of small green leaves and sprawling branches
Pilea microphylla (Artillery Plant) with tiny green leaves on thin stems, close up plant
Pilea microphylla (Artillery Plant) with multiple small, rounded green leaves growing along thin branching stems.
Pilea microphylla (Artillery Plant) with small green leaves and tiny red flowers close up
Pilea microphylla (Artillery Plant) with small green leaves and tiny red flowers on stems.


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