Plants in family urticaceae
Pilea peperomioides 'Chinese Money'
Pilea peperomioides, commonly known as the Chinese money plant, features lily pad-like leaves and dainty stems that can sway in the breeze. It is a pet-friendly indoor plant that thrives in medium-sized pots and is often shared among friends due to its easy propagation.
Pilea inaequalis
Pilea inaequalis is a plant native to the West Indies, often cultivated in high humidity environments like terrariums. It features dark-colored leaves and thrives in bright, indirect light with moderate humidity. This plant is easy to propagate and can tolerate lower light conditions, making it a popular choice for terrarium enthusiasts.
Pilea 'Crinkle'
Pilea 'Crinkle', commonly known as Creeping Charlie, is a perennial groundcover with green, spade-like leaves that have a ridged texture and scalloped edges. This tropical indoor plant is pet-friendly and grows vigorously, making it an excellent choice for those looking to add lush greenery to their home. It is available in various pot sizes, from mini to medium, and thrives in a range of indoor environments. Pilea 'Crinkle' is easy to care for and can quickly fill a space with its dense foliage.
Pilea spruceana
Pilea spruceana is a charming plant with shiny, dark green, circular leaves and long petioles. Its unique foliage makes it a popular choice for indoor plant enthusiasts. This plant is pet-friendly and thrives in a variety of growing conditions, making it easy to care for.
Pilea 'Bronze'
Pilea 'Bronze' is a tropical plant with crinkly purple and silver leaves, offering a striking visual contrast. New growth emerges as a deep bronze, adding to its appeal. This plant prefers a shady, bright location without direct sunlight, making it an excellent choice for indoor settings.
Boehmeria nivea 'Solar Eclipse'
Boehmeria nivea 'Solar Eclipse' forms a 2-foot tall and 6-foot wide mound within two years, featuring golden leaves with a central streak of dark green. Some leaves are solid gold, and it produces tan flowers in summer. This plant is known for its striking foliage and is suitable for a variety of garden settings.
Boehmeria platanifolia
Boehmeria platanifolia is a deciduous plant with bold, deeply-incised green leaves and red petioles. It produces floral stalks resembling limp pipe cleaners, blooming in late summer. This plant is suitable for sun to part sun conditions and is known for attracting butterflies and other insects.
Boehmeria nivea 'Kogane Mushi'
Boehmeria nivea 'Kogane Mushi' is a variegated selection of Japanese boehmeria with 6-foot tall, branched stalks. Its small, fuzzy, round leaves emerge creamy yellow-orange and become flecked with green. This slower-growing plant forms a 6-foot tall by 6-foot wide patch, adding a touch of color and texture to garden designs.
Boehmeria nivea 'Nichirin'
Boehmeria nivea 'Nichirin' is a plant native to Japan, characterized by its fuzzy green leaves with a white border. It grows to a height and width of 3 feet and is adorned with axillary catkins in late summer. This plant adds a unique texture to gardens with its distinctive foliage.
Pilea depressa 'Sao Paulo'
This plant has small dark green leaves and compact growth, making it a popular crawling plant often used in frog terrariums.
Boehmeria nivea 'Glow Light'
Boehmeria nivea 'Glow Light' is a deciduous perennial that forms a 3-foot tall and 6-foot wide clump with fleshy upright stalks. Its fuzzy golden leaves and tan, pipe-cleaner-like flowers make it a standout in any garden. This plant thrives in half-day sun and light shade, attracting butterflies and other insects with its summer blooms. Its unique foliage and flowers add a tropical look to gardens, making it a popular choice for cottage and night gardens.
Pilea serpyllacea 'Globosa'
Pilea serpyllacea 'Globosa' is a drought-tolerant plant that reproduces in numerous ways and prefers sunny areas. It requires porous, well-draining soil and has low water needs, making it ideal for those seeking a low-maintenance plant. However, it is susceptible to freezing in temperatures below 40 degrees Fahrenheit.
Pilea peperomioides 'Chinese Money Plant'
Pilea peperomioides, commonly known as the Chinese Money Plant, is a succulent that thrives in sunny areas and is drought-tolerant. It requires porous, well-draining soil and minimal watering, making it an easy-care plant for indoor environments.
Debregeasia orientalis 'Hot Tai Male'
Debregeasia orientalis 'Hot Tai Male' is a massive clump-forming plant with edible stems and yellow fruit. It is a source of high-quality fiber and prefers moist, rich soil. This plant is a die-back perennial in cooler climates.