Pilea 'Aluminum' Genus_Hoya Aside from its fruits

Aside from its fruits

With hundreds of these blooms along the branches before leaves emerge

It loves full sun and is resistant to dry soil

in parachute-shaped clusters

Delicious Tropical-Tasting Fruit

Pilea 'Aluminum' Genus_Hoya Aside from its fruitsBotanical Name: Pilea cadierei Common Names: Aluminum Description: Pilea cadierei, commonly called aluminum plant, is native to Vietnam. The foliage looks like it has been splashed with aluminum paint, hence the common name. This is an upright, herbaceous perennial that is noted for its textured green and silver foliage. It typically grows in a shrubby clump to 12 tall. How to Care for a Pilea Aluminum Plant If you know anything about plants and plant