artillery plant indoors Pilea microphylla, Variegated Artillery

artillery plant indoors Pilea microphylla, Variegated ArtilleryThis plant specimen is also called the Artillery Plant and features tiny, light green leaves on upright stems. The plant has small flowers that explosively send pollen into the air, which is how the plant got its name: the Artillery Plant. It is a great choice in a terrarium, or as a houseplant. This plant prefers moderate light and moist soil. LIGHT: Bright, indirect light or direct morning sun is preferred. Too much sun will burn the leaves and

This plant specimen is also called the Artillery Plant and features tiny, light-green leaves on upright stems. The plant has small flowers that explosively send pollen into the air, which is how the plant got its name: the Artillery Plant. It is a great choice in a terrarium, or as a houseplant. This plant prefers moderate light and moist soil. 

LIGHT: Bright, indirect light or direct morning sun is preferred. Too much sun will burn the leaves and cause them to brown. Too little light produces leggy growth.

WATER: Keep soil moist, but not soggy at all times. During fall and winter, allow the top 10% of soil to dry out before watering again. High humidity is key with this plant.

TEMPERATURE: An ideal range is 60-80 degrees. 

FERTILIZER: Fertilize during their active growing season (spring-fall). 

ORIGIN: Mexico and Central America

TOXICITY: Non-toxic