Aluminum Plant

Aluminum plant displays silvery marks on its leaves and grows quickly.

The aluminum plant is so named because many species have silvery markings on their leaves. They are fast-growing plants with watery stems. Their leaves are often quilted and may be green to gray or bronze in color. There are both creeping and upright forms. Their frothy flowers are too small to be very noticeable.

This plant does not age gracefully, so prune it frequently or start it over occasionally from stem cuttings.

Aluminum Plant Quick Facts:

Aluminum PlantQuick Facts:

Scientific Name:Pilea sp.

Common Names: Aluminum Plant, Friendship Plant, Panamiga

Light Requirement for Aluminum Plant: Bright Light to Filtered Light

Water RequirementforAluminum Plant: Drench, Let Dry

HumidityforAluminum Plant: High

TemperatureforAluminum Plant: House

FertilizerforAluminum Plant: Balanced

Potting MixforAluminum Plant: All-Purpose

PropagationofAluminum Plant: Stem Cuttings

Decorative UseforAluminum Plant: Table, Terrarium

Care RatingforAluminum Plant: Easy

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Larry Hodgson is a full time garden writer working out of Quebec City in the heart of French Canada where he grows well over 3,000 species and varieties. His book credits include Making the Most of Shade, The Garden Lovers Guide to Canada, Perennials for Every Purpose, Annuals for Every Purpose, Houseplants for Dummies, and Ortho’s Complete Guide to Houseplants, as well as other titles in English and French. He’s the winner of the Perennial Plant Association’s 2006 Garden Media Award.