Pilea 'Aluminum' rabiea and protect this tender succulent

and protect this tender succulent from frosty temperatures below Zone 9

within our homes it typically stays more petite

Stems can reach several feet long

this variety will reach up to 6 inches high and twice as wide

It is also important not to let any of the “pearls" rest on wet soil for too long

Pilea 'Aluminum' rabiea and protect this tender succulentBotanical Name: Pilea cadierei Common Names: Aluminum Description: Pilea cadierei, commonly called aluminum plant, is native to Vietnam. The foliage looks like it has been splashed with aluminum paint, hence the common name. This is an upright, herbaceous perennial that is noted for its textured green and silver foliage. It typically grows in a shrubby clump to 12 tall.