Pilea involucrata — Friendship Plant

Description

Pilea involucrata, or Friendship Plant, is a small tropical plant with soft, quilted leaves. The foliage has deep green, bronze, and red tones. It is easy to grow indoors and simple to share from cuttings.

Light and Water

Give Friendship Plant bright, soft light. Keep it out of strong midday sun. Water when the top of the soil starts to feel dry. Let extra water drain from the pot.

For another easy Pilea, see our Aluminum Plant. Its silver-marked leaves make a nice match beside Friendship Plant.

Simple Indoor Care

Warm rooms and light humidity help this plant grow well. Pinch the tips to keep it full. Use loose soil that drains fast. Small stem cuttings root with ease in water or moist soil.

Its soft texture also pairs well with a Rex Begonia ‘Escargot’ or a Monstera adansonii in a bright indoor plant group.

Why Grow Friendship Plant?

Friendship Plant stays compact and has bold leaf texture. It is easy to trim and easy to root. One plant can soon give you new starts to keep or share.