| Common Name | Pouch Plant / Friendship Plant |
| Family | Urticaceae |
| Genus | Pilea |
| Species | Involucrata |
| Origin | Peru |
| Blooming | Foliage plant; flowers are rare indoors; gemmae are produced in leaf pouches. |
| Leaf Color | Green with raised translucent pouches |
| Sunlight | Half-shade |
| Category | Indoor plants |
| Pet Friendly | Yes |
Well-draining mix with peat and perlite.
Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy; high humidity preferred.
Bright indirect light, avoid direct sun to prevent scorching.
Diluted liquid fertilizer every 2-4 weeks during spring/summer.
Pinch back tips to encourage bushiness, remove dead leaves.
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