species 25,251 observations

Artillery Plant

Pilea microphylla

Field notes

Supports All

4 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Danaid Eggfly, Milbert's Tortoiseshell, Three-spotted Fillip, Beautiful Cosmopterix Moth 4

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Herbaceous plants
Light: Part shade Dappled shade
Moisture: Well drained Moist
Soil: Sand Loam
Soil pH: Acid Neutral Alkaline
Habit: Creeping Dense Spreading
Plant type: Herbaceous perennial Houseplant

From NC State Extension.