Pilea glaucophylla greyzy 'Silver sparkle' (Pilea libanensis)

This is a beautiful trailing Pilea, nicknamed 'Silver sparkle' due to its small round leaves that are grey-green in appearance but catch the light like silver. Will look beautiful cascading over a shelf. This plant is thought to originate from the Caribbean to Central America and is a very versatile plant that can remain as a small desk plant or trail down from a hanging pot.

This plant is known as a nomen nudum in botany, as its name has never been published according to botanical naming procedure, there is in a fact another plant called Pilea glaucaphylla that doesn't resemble this plant at all!

Care difficulty: Moderate care needs.

Light requirements: Bright, indirect light. Rotate the plant every week or so, to prevent it from leaning towards the light. Avoid direct sun, as this can scorch the leaves.

Watering: Water roughly once a week in summer, allowing the top of the soil to dry out a little between waterings. Decrease watering in winter to once every two weeks.

Humidity: Will be ok in average household humidity but will appreciate some humidity. Grouping humidity-loving plants together can help, as can placing pots of a wet pebble tray. You can mist the area around the foliage although this will only increase humidity temporarily. Humidifiers, bathrooms and kitchens are also beneficial to increase humidity.

Toxicity: Non-toxic to pets.

Feeding: Liquid feed occasionally during the spring and summer to support growth and flowering.

Repotting: Repot around once a year -check to see if the roots are coming out the bottom of the pot or when the plant is to large!