which explain why the plant is known to some as the watermelon pilea, due to its resemblance to the pattern on watermelon rinds. Pilea actually means “cap,” supposedly in reference to the ...

Aluminum plant is a silver-splashed tropical species that has proved its “metal” as a houseplant, but it requires higher ...

She notes that she has never experienced problems with aluminum plant care and that this pilea “has deep roots in houseplant traditions.” Common Name: Aluminum plant or watermelon pilea ...