Pilea Glauca, Red Stem Pilea, Silver Sprinkles, Aquamarine: You may know this plant as Red Stemmed Pilea, Silver Sprinkles, Silver Sparkle Pilea, Pilea glauca, Red Stem Tears, or other names. This small and pretty creeping plant forms an excellent mat. It is a low-growing spreader that sporadically blooms with clusters of small, pale-pink flowers. Its foliage is small and steel-blue, contrasting sharply with the plant's mahogany red stems. It can be expected to cascade or climb, so do consider it for hanging planters, as well.
- Plant Type: Perennial
- Zone: 11
- Light Requirements: partial shade
- Blooms: June - August
- Growth Habit: creeping, sprawling, trailing
- Flower Color: inconspicuous, pale pink
- Foliage: tiny, silvery blue-green
- Height: 2.00 in - 4.00 in
- Spread: 12.00 in - 28.00 in
- Use: ground cover plants, houseplants, plants, shade plants, succulents, terrarium plants
- Care: This plant does best in bright indirect light and comfortable indoor temperatures, including humidity. With monthly fertilizing, it should do very well.
- Note: Any accessories pictured are not included, for illustrative purposes only.
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