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Pilea cadierei Aluminum Plant

Edward F. Gilman, Ryan W. Klein, and Gail Hansen

Release Date: 1/15/2024

Reviewed At: 11/9/2023

DOI: 10.32473/edis-fp478-1999

Agriculture

Abstract

This document provides an overview of the Pilea cadierei, commonly known as the aluminum plant. It describes the plant’s distinctive variegated foliage, growth habits, and care requirements. The aluminum plant thrives in shaded areas and can be used as a ground cover, in hanging baskets, or cascading down walls2. It is sensitive to pests and requires regular irrigation and fertilization to maintain its appearance. The document also highlights the plant’s invasive potential and its suitability for USDA hardiness zones 10 through 11. Original publication date October 1999.

About this Publication

This document is FPS478, one of a series of the Department of Environmental Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date October 1999. Revised October 2023. Visit the EDIS website at https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu for the currently supported version of this publication.

About the Authors

Edward F. Gilman, professor emeritus; Ryan W. Klein, assistant professor, arboriculture; and Gail Hansen, professor, sustainable landscape design; Department of Environmental Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension, Gainesville, FL 32611.