Pilea — 4 species
Botanical species in the genus Pilea recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Pilea bracteosa
Pilea bracteosa
Family: Urticaceae
Cultivation
Species in this genus usually prefer a moist but well-drained soil and a posiion in woodland shade. A dioecious species, both male and female-flowered forms of the plant usually need to be grown if fruit and seed are required.
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Pilea cadierei
Pilea cadierei
Family: Urticaceae
Cultivation
Grows best in partial shade. Tolerates a range of soil conditions, from acidic to slightly alkaline and from sandy to clay soils. Requires a moist soil and is tolerant of occasionally very wet conditions.
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Pilea microphylla
Pilea microphylla
Family: Urticaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a position in partial shade. Requires a moist but well-drained soil, and can tolerate short periods of soil inundation. Tolerant of a range of soil types.
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