How to Choose and Buy Healthy Artillery plant
(Pilea microphylla)
Artillery plant, also known as Artillery weed, Pistol plant
Ideal for purchase in mid to late spring, artillery plant is a low-maintenance plant with a rapid growth rate. It's particularly noted for its compact green foliage and profuse diminutive blooms that resemble tiny sprays of artillery, earning it its unique name. Healthy specimens will exhibit lush, vibrant leaves. When buying, look for pests-free plants with robust growth and no discoloration.
Fast growth
Requires less light
Small flowering plant
Drought-resistant
Non-toxic to pets
