Family: Urticaceae
Scientific Name: Pilea spruceana
Common Name: Silver Tree
| Description | An indoor house plant that is a great tropical vivarium plant. |
| Pronunciation | (py-LEE-uh or PILL-ee-ah)(sproos-ee-AY-nuh) |
| Plant Type | All Plants, Indoor Foliage |
| Hardiness Zone | 10-11, tropical |
| Sunlight | bright for best foliage, burns in strong light |
| Moisture | average, moist, likes higher humidity |
| Soil & Site | average house |
| Temperature | prefers warmer temperatures |
| Flowers | greenish white, not ornamental |
| Leaves | brownish reddish, streaked with silver |
| Dimensions | 6-10 inches |
| Propagation | stem cuttings |
| Native Site | Vietnam |
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