Pilea glauca
With dainty metallic gray-green leaves and warm red stems, its unique character lends itself to many names like “Pilea Aquamarine” or “Pilea Silver Sparkle” (but technically, it doesn’t have a confirmed name).
| Common Name | Silver sparkles plant, artillery plant, pilea silver sparkles, pilea aquamarine |
| Botanical Name | Pilea glauca, Pilea libanensis |
| Family | Urticaceae |
| Plant Type | Perennial |
| Mature Size | 4 in. tall, 12-24 in. wide |
| Sun Exposure | Partial |
| Soil Type | Well-drained |
| Soil pH | 5.0 – 6.0 |
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Hardiness Zones | 10-11 |
| Native Area | Central America, South America |
