How to identify Friendship plant (Pilea involucrata)
Friendship plant exhibits rounded leaves with deep velvety green coloration, accented by intricate silver markings. Each leaf, reaching around 3 inches (7.5 cm) in length, unfurls from pink-hued stems adding a delicate contrast. The leaf texture can be described as quilted, with a soft and slightly wrinkled surface. When maintained under ideal conditions, friendship plant's compact growth habit makes it an attractive choice for indoor plant enthusiasts, remaining under 12 inches (30 cm) in both height and spread.
Lifespan: Perennial
Plant Type: Herb, Vine
Leaf Type: Evergreen
Velvety green leaves with intricate silver markings, 3 inches (7.5 cm) long.
Quilted leaf texture, pink-hued stems, compact growth under 12 inches (30 cm).
The leaves of friendship plant are oval-shaped, measuring about 2.4 inches (6 cm) in length. They feature an alternating pattern of silver and dark green to brownish stripes, reminiscent of a watermelon. The upper surface is velvety with dark green and bronze tones, edged in light green, while the underside is a distinctive dark red to purplish hue. Young foliage emerges as a light reddish-brown, further adding to the plant's unique appearance.
Friendship plant produces small, insignificant flowers that are typically greenish or whitish in color. These flowers are often clustered in small, inconspicuous inflorescences. Each individual flower is minute, measuring roughly 0.1 inches (2-3 mm) in diameter. The petals are generally tiny and not showy, usually blending with the foliage. The flowers lack a noticeable scent and bloom sporadically throughout the year. Due to their inconspicuous nature, they are not prominent but contribute to the plant's overall texture and appearance.
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Scientific Classification of Friendship plant
