Pilea glaucophylla Greyzy - Silver sparkle plant

The Pilea glaucophylla 'Greyzy' is a small creeping houseplant perfect for cascading in a hanging basket or a pot placed on a shelf, but also as ground cover for another plant or in a terrarium. Its long stems of 30 cm or more are covered with small, shimmering, blue-grey leaves. This little Pilea enjoys bright light but no direct sunlight. Ideally, place it near a north- or east-facing window.

The Pilea glaucophylla 'Greyzy' has the botanical synonyms Pilea glauca 'Greyzy' and Pilea multiflora 'Greyze'. It is also called Creeping Pilea 'Greyze'. It belongs to the Urticaceae family, like the nettle. This herbaceous perennial has thin red stems that can reach 30 cm or more. It originates from western South America where it grows naturally in humid, shaded environments often near water sources or in woodland undergrowth. Small round leaves of 1 to 2 cm with a bluish-silver-grey hue densely cover the stems. Occasionally, the plant may produce insignificant small clusters of white flowers though its main attraction remains its foliage. Growing at a moderate pace, this Pilea gains a few centimetres each month under ideal conditions. Cultivate it between 18 and 24°C but not below 12°C.

The Pilea glaucophylla 'Greyzy' is a low-growing plant that spreads via its stems to cover a pot or terrarium substrate or cascade from a hanging basket or shelf. It forms a small, bushy young plant, a densely leafed tapetum. Hang it in a delicate macramé or on an eye-level shelf to appreciate its ornamental qualities.