Pilea insolensPilea insolens

Pilea insolens

Our Ref No : 27740 £8.99 Stock : 23
Size: 9 cm
A non stinging member of the nettle family from Tibet and north India. This rarity has attractive ribbed leaves on long purplish/black stems, giving rise to loose sprays of tiny white flowers during the autumn months. Prefers a shaded or semi shaded site in humus rich soil. Height 60cm (2'). Will be evergreen in mild city sites but otherwise dies down in the winter to emerge again in the spring. Hardy. Can also be grown as a house plant.
Approx Height (10 yrs.)30-60 cm (12-24")
Soil TypeLoam
Soil pHAcid, Neutral, Alkaline
AspectSun, Semi Shade
HardinessHardy
Flowering TimeSummer to Autumn
Flower ColourWhite
Plant TypeConservatory Plants
Conservatory
A non stinging member of the nettle family from Tibet and north India. This rarity has attractive ribbed leaves on long purplish/black stems, giving rise to loose sprays of tiny white flowers during the autumn months. Prefers a shaded or semi shaded site in humus rich soil. Height 60cm (2'). Will be evergreen in mild city sites but otherwise dies down in the winter to emerge again in the spring. Hardy. Can also be grown as a house plant.

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