Pilea Nummulariifolia, Creeping Charlie Plant

Description

Purchase Description

• Pilea Nummulariifolia, Creeping Charlie Plant

• Product Material : Natural Plant With Pot , Quantity : 1
• Pot : Height : 5 Inches (13 cm), Pot Colour : Black (Plastic)
• Very easy to maintain and Suitable for gifting to Plant Lovers

Plant Description

Plant height: 6 – 11 inches (15 – 28 cm)

Plant spread:

Pilea nummulariifolia is a perennial evergreen herbaceous plant commonly known as creeping charlie native to the Caribbean and northern South America. It can be grown indoors, for example in a hanging pot.

A low, trailing or creeping herbaceous perennial that is not tolerant of freezing temperatures, it is native to tropical South America and the West Indies.

Each round to oval leaf is a bright to medium glossy green with small scalloped edges. The blade has depressed veins that creates a quilted or crinkled texture. When temperatures are warm, small whitish green, but unnoticeable flowers can appear among the leaves. The sprawling, fleshy stems root at nodes where they come in contact with warm, moist soil.

Common name(s): Creeping Jenny, Creeping Charlie

Flower colours: Yellow,White, Green

Bloom time: June(Indeterminate)

Max reachable height: 0.25 to 0.50 feet

Difficulty to grow: easy to grow

Planting and care

Plant where they will receive a minimum of 5 to 6 hours of full sun per day. Plants grown in weak sun may not die at once, but they weaken gradually. Give them plenty of organic matter when planting and don’t crowd them.Wear sturdy gloves to protect your hands from prickly thorns.

Sunlight: Full sun to part shade

Soil: well-drained soil

Water: Medium to wet

Temperature: 20 and 85 degrees F

Fertilizer: Apply any organic fertilizer Apply any organic fertilizer

Caring for Pilea Nummulariifolia

• plant care is not difficult but does require vigilance. The vines need to be trained early when they are young. You may use plant ties or just weave them through trellis sections. Fertilize the plant in spring just before new growth appears.Pinch off the tips of the vines in the second year to promote branching which will fill the trellis with bushy growth.

Typical uses of Pilea Nummulariifolia

Special features: Excellent ground cover for areas where it can be left alone to spread or naturalize, such as banks, woodland gardens, along paths, or in moist areas near water gardens or along streams, pools or ponds. Also can be planted to cover or spill over stone walls.

Culinary use: na

Ornamental use: The plant is used for ornamental purpose. Usage Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical

Disclaimer: The image is for reference purposes only. The actual product may vary in shape or appearance based on climate, age, height, etc.