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?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall plant 2-5 ftFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyOrnamental 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 small green leaves and tiny pink flowers on stems.
Pilea microphylla (Artillery Plant) with tiny green leaves on a spreading branching plant structure
Pilea microphylla (Artillery Plant) with tiny green leaves and pink flowers in close up
Pilea microphylla (Artillery Plant) with many tiny green leaves and small pink flower clusters.
Pilea microphylla (Artillery Plant) with small green leaves and tiny pink clusters, close up.
Pilea microphylla (Artillery Plant) close up with tiny pink flowers and succulent green leaves.
Pilea microphylla (Artillery Plant) with many tiny lime green leaves in a close up view
Pilea microphylla (Artillery Plant) with vibrant green leaves and tiny red flower clusters close up.
Pilea microphylla (Artillery Plant) with vibrant green leaves and tiny pink buds on the stems.
Pilea microphylla (Artillery Plant) with tiny green leaves on thin stems, close up plant
Pilea microphylla (Artillery Plant) with small green leaves and tiny red flowers close up


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