Panamiga, Pan-American friendship plant
Scientific Name: Pilea involucrata (Sims) Urb.
Family: Urticaceae
Pilea 'Norfolk' in a greenhouse.
USDA: 10-11
Sun Exposure: Light shade to shade
Growth Habits: Evergreen to 12 inches tall (30 cm)
Watering Needs: Needs a moist soil
Propagation: Cuttings
Pilea involucrata 'Silver Tree'
The Panamiga requires a lot of moisture. We have no information on how well it does outside in Phoenix. Pileas become leggy and unattractive with age. Keep them bushy by pinching terminal buds and renew them using cuttings.
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