missionary plant
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P. peperomioides is an erect evergreen perennial to 30cm or more, with fleshy, rounded, long-stalked mid-green leaves to 10cm in length; tiny pale green flowers sometimes tinged pink
Scientific classification
- Species
- missionary plant (Pilea peperomioides)
- Genus
- Pilea
- Family
- Urticaceae
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- Toxicity
- Houseplants
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
- 18 – 27 °C
- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of missionary plant
Distribution map
Southwestern China
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of missionary plant
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missionary plant care guide
- Water when top inch of soil is dry
- Watering
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
- 18 – 27 °C
- Ideal temperature
Watering
Water when top inch of soil is dry
Fertilizing
FertilizingEvery 4 weeks during growing season
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed, by division or detatch rosettes in spring
Growing
GrowingGrow under glass or in a frost-free environment. Requires high humidity, branches become woody at base
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews
Pests
May be susceptible to scale insects
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