Pilea spruceana Silver Leaf

Overview & Description

• Common Names: Silver Tree Pilea, Norfolk Friendship Plant, Silver Leaf Pilea

• Botanical Info: An evergreen tropical species in the Urticaceae family, native to shaded understories of Central and South American forests. 

• Size: Compact and bushy, typically reaching about 15–30 cm (6–12 inches) tall and equally wide. Wikipedia notes up to 1 ft tall and 1.5 ft sprawling.

• Foliage: The standout feature—oval, scalloped-edged leaves with deeply textured veins, bright metallic silver bands against deep green, and occasionally purplish-red undersides.