Pilea involucrata

Friendship Plant

Easy careTerrestrialNon-toxic10–30 cm

A compact, trailing plant with deeply textured oval leaves in bronze and green. The crinkled leaf surface catches light in a way that gives it a quilted look. Easy to care for and well suited to closed terrariums where humidity stays high.

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Care

Prefers high humidity, bright indirect light, with 16–27 °C, and reaches 30 cm at maturity.

Light

Bright indirect(preferred)Indirect light

Humidity

High (60–80%)(preferred)

Temperature

10°C25°C40°C
16°C – 27°C

Soil

Loamy(preferred)Well draining

Moisture

Moist(preferred)

Soil pH

5.5 – 7

Propagation

No description available.

Native range

Native to Mexico and Central America.

Appearance

Growth habit

Trailing

Leaf shape

Oval

Leaf texture

VelvetyCrinkled

Frequently asked

Can Friendship Plant grow in a closed terrarium?

Yes. Friendship Plant prefers high (60–80%) humidity, which is what a closed terrarium provides, and tolerates bright-indirect-light-loving conditions.

Does Friendship Plant need drainage?

Friendship Plant prefers a moist substrate. Drainage is helpful but not critical; consistent moisture matters more.

What humidity does Friendship Plant need?

Friendship Plant does best in high (60–80%) humidity.

Is Friendship Plant pet-safe?

Friendship Plant is considered non-toxic to common household pets.

How tall does Friendship Plant grow?

Friendship Plant typically reaches 10–30 cm at maturity.

How do you propagate Friendship Plant?

Friendship Plant can be propagated by stem cuttings.

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