- Showy Foliage
- Light Preference/Tolerated (Bright Indirect Light)
- Average Watering Needs
- Mature Height 10-12 inches
- Pet Safe
For an unusual house plant, the Moon Valley Pilea is hard to beat. Also known as the friendship plant or Moon plant, it is botanically named Pilea involucrata. Aptly named for its stunning, neon-green leaves that are richly textured, or moon-like, it will add color and interest wherever it is placed. The Moon Valley Pilea can even flower, producing small creamy white blooms, although it is the foliage that this pilea is grown for.
Best Locations For Growing Moon Valley Pilea
Being non-toxic to humans and pets, the Moon Valley Pilea can be grown in any room as long as it receives the correct light, water, and humidity levels.
Moon Valley Pilea Sunlight Requirements
Moon Valley Pilea thrives when it can receive bright, but indirect light. It can tolerate medium light levels, but make sure it is not placed in strong direct light, which can damage its elaborate foliage. Near an east-facing window seems to be ideal for this plant.
Moon Valley Pilea Care
Originating from Central and South America it is no surprise that the Moon Valley Pilea likes to be kept warm. Preferring a temperature of 68-85°F and high humidity, this plant will benefit from being placed on a wet pebble tray and regular misting. Any dying or dead leaves, misplaced stems, or faded blooms can simply be cut off just above a leaf node using a pair of clean and sharp scissors.
Watering Moon Valley Pilea Plant
The Moon Valley Pilea prefers to be grown in a moist, but free-draining soil. Watering with harvested rainwater is recommended as soon as the top layer of soil begins to dry out. However, this pilea is sensitive to overwatering and once watered, any excess water must be allowed to drain away freely to prevent the roots from sitting in water.
Feeding Moon Valley Pilea Plant
This pilea is not a hungry plant and receives most of the necessary nutrients from the soil. Nevertheless, to promote plant health and encourage lush foliage, feed Moon Valley every month from spring until fall with a balanced houseplant fertilizer diluted to half strength.
Moon Valley Pilea Information
| Light Exposure: Bright Indirect Light |
| Care Requirements: Easy |
| Watering Requirements: Average - When the top 2 inches of the soil dries out. |
| Pet Friendly: Yes |
| Kid Friendly: Yes |
| Air Purifier: Moderate |
| Habit: Mounded |
| Growth Rate: Moderate |
| Mature Height: 10-12 inches |
| Mature Spread: 6-12 inches |
| Flowering: Yes |
| Flower Color(s): Pink, White |
| Flower Shade/Description: Subtle Cream/Pink Blossoms |
| Fragrant: |
| Foliage Type: |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: Apple-Green, Almost Neon |
| Temperature: 65° - 75°F (18° - 24°C) |
| Humidity: High |
| Common Name: Moon Valley Pilea |
| Other Name(s): Moon Valley |
| Scientific Name: Pilea mollis 'Moon Valley' |
| Plant Type: House Plant |
- SKU:
- 4_PILEA_MOON.VALLEY-HP
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Plant Addicts always guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy & healthy. However, plant(s) are being shipped through the mail & sometimes accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped, just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note, plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.
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We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty, whether you're a new gardener or an expert. There are many variables outside of anyone's control that can cause a plant to die. Hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, diseases & pests are all good examples of what can cause plants to die. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all of the unknowns and will replace your plant if something were to happen to it.
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Plant Shipping
Below are some factors we consider when determining when to ship the plants depending on the timing of the order.
Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
Sometimes plants aren't completely ready to sell and ship in early spring. We will wait until the plants are ready before shipping so you don't get a subpar product.
For Southern plants we will be able to ship much earlier than plants coming from our northern nursery.
Summer
If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
We review what areas the plants are traveling through as well as your location.
Fall into Winter
We’ll ship plants out all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!
Winter
Get your order in early to reserve your plants for Spring planting!
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations