Pilea Hanging Basket

Pilea involucrata

pilea hanging basket

Also known as: Friendship Plant, Moon Valley Pilea, Panamiga

Pilea, also known as the Friendship Plant, is a compact tropical houseplant loved for its deeply textured green leaves with rich bronze undertones. Native to Central and South America, this easy care indoor plant gets its nickname from how easily it can be propagated and shared with friends and family. Its quilted foliage adds beautiful texture to desks, shelves, tabletops, and small indoor spaces, while tiny pale pink flowers may appear during the warmer months. Pilea grows best in bright indirect light and warm indoor conditions, making it a charming choice for adding fresh greenery and personality to your home.

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plant tips

water
Keep soil consistently moist but never soggy — water when the top inch of soil feels dry. Water less in winter when growth naturally slows.
light
Thrives in bright to medium indirect light. Avoid direct sun which can scorch its velvety leaves — a north or east-facing window works perfectly.
zone
Houseplant.
mature size
Approx. 18" W × 12" H

care

Place in a warm, humid spot with bright indirect light and keep away from cold drafts and air conditioning vents. Water when the top inch of soil feels dry and mist leaves occasionally to boost humidity. Feed monthly at half strength with a balanced liquid fertilizer during spring and summer — skip in fall and winter. Pinch back stem tips occasionally to keep the plant compact and bushy, and save those cuttings to share with friends.

decor inspo

porch hanging showstopper
Style Pileat in a hanging basket on your covered porch for an eye-catching display of glossy leaves that adds a bold, tropical feel to any outdoor space.