Species Name: Pilea involucrata ‘Moon Valley’  

Common name(s): Friendship Plant 

Defining Characteristics: 

• Apple green to neon-colored leaved with bronze veining
• Heavily textured leaves give this plant a unique look
• Trailing stems are easily propagated with cuttings, giving the name friendship plant

Recommended Pot Size: Medium 

Josh’s Frogs offers a wide variety of glass terrariums, container garden soils, drainage layers, and other supplies for all of your indoor gardening needs. 

Temperature requirement: 65-75 °F

Humidity:  Moderate (30-70%)   

Watering frequency: Regular watering needs. Water once the top inch of soil becomes dry. 

Lighting:    Partial Shade    

Soil type: Well-draining potting soil or a prepared soil mixture such as Josh's Frogs Potting Soil mix offered Here. 

Growth rate: Moderate - Fast

Height: Up to 12”

Origin: Central/ South America, from Guatemala through the pacific coast of South America down to Peru 

Regional locality: Upland forests up to 1,500 meters

USDA Hardiness Zone: 10 -12

Suggested Vivarium/ Animal Terrarium Use:

Care Notes: Rotate your plant regularly to prevent uneven growth 

Shipping Notes: 

As a good practice, Josh's Frogs recommends washing all plants thoroughly removing as much soil as possible with dechlorinated water before placing them in their final home. Live plants may vary in color, size, and appearance.

The plant pictured is in a 2.5" pot.