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Aluminum Plant
Pilea cadierei

Urticaceae

Fleshy herb; stems are brownish; leaves are ovate, crenate to dentate, green with silver interveinal markings.

Plant Form or Habit: rounded

Plant Use: permanent color

Exposure: medium

Flower Color: white, insignificant

Blooming Period: spring summer

Height: 12 - 15 inches

Width: 12- 15 inches

Foliage Texture: medium

Heat Tolerance: medium

Water Requirements: medium

Additional Comments: Can be propagated by stem cuttings; do not allow to get root bound; prefers well-drained soils.

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