Mazhar Botanic Garden

Pilea cadieri Gagnep. & Guillaumin

Watermelon pilea

Family: Urticaceae
Genus: Pilea
Species: cadieri
Sample code: EGY-MBG-000484
Common name: Watermelon pilea
English name: Aluminium plant
Native: China Vietnam
Country: China Vietnam
(PGR): Rare

Evergreen perennial growing 60 cm tall leaves oval, dark green, with slightly textured, silvery patches flowers bud, pear-shaped

Ornamental

Texture: Clay Fertile Sandy
Fertility: Intermediate
Drainage: Moderately well drained
Salinity: Low
Water Sources: Moderate Water
Climates: Tropical
Lights: Light shade
Zone: 11 : 12
pH range: 6.0-7.0
Status: Rare
Life span: Perennial
Habits: Indoor
Sample Type: Introduced - cultivated
Collecting Sources: Other
Plant Uses: Ornamental
Plant Populations density: Cultivated
pH: Mild acid Neutral
Located in: Glass house

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