Pilea peperomioides Marantaceae Grow a true transformation piece

Grow a true transformation piece – from tight shingling juvenile to bold

The standout feature of this plant is its strikingly narrow

woody trunk and wide

so you can keep a consistent look across smaller and larger plants

Pilea peperomioides Marantaceae Grow a true transformation piecePilea peperomioides Pilea peperomioides carries its round leaves like small discs on long, slender petioles. Each stalk joins the blade close to its centre rather than at the edge, creating the peltate structure from which the veins radiate. The smooth green surface and gently cupped or almost flat profile keep this unusual attachment clearly visible. Leaves are arranged around an upright, initially green stem that thickens and shows pale leaf scars