Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Urticaceae

Genus:

Pilea

Species:

Pilea perfragilis

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual | Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Native Range

United States: Navassa Island

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist