Pacific Island Clearweed
Pilea peploides
- Native to:
- China, Christmas I., Galápagos, Hawaii, India, Japan, Jawa, Korea, Myanmar, Nansei-shoto, Nepal, Russia, Taiwan, Thailand, United States, Vietnam
Forest and Kim Starr (www.flickr.com)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Urticaceae
- Genus:
- Pilea
- Species:
- Pilea peploides
- USDA Symbol:
- PIPE5
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 10 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- green
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- moist, fertile, well-drained soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- good drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- Prefers shaded, damp environments