Gunpowder Plant (Pilea Serpyllacea) is a perennial herb in the Urticaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and partial shade or filtered_light light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.
Pilea serpyllacea is a semi-succulent, low-growing perennial subshrub native to South America, known for its fleshy stems and small clustered leaves that form bubbly spherical foliage.

Gunpowder Plant
Pilea Serpyllacea
Pilea serpyllacea is a semi-succulent, low-growing perennial subshrub native to South America, known for its fleshy stems and small clustered leaves that form bubbly spherical foliage.
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Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.
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