The “artillery” plant as it is sometimes called, has eye-catching foliage that is held on a compact plant. Its tiny, rounded leaves are splashed with white and pink and the colors intensify in bright light. It has light green, almost succulent, stems and tiny 1/8" leaves which contribute to its nickname, "Artillery Fern", though it is not related to ferns. New leaves often emerge completely white then change to a mix of green, and pink as they mature. A multitude of petite leaves on short, arching stems gives artillery plant a fine-textured, fern-like appearance. It is an excellent choice for a smaller growing yet very colorful addition for terrariums, hanging baskets, green roofs, or ground cover.  Upright habit, growing only 4 to 6 inches tall, it makes for unique "trees" in fairy and miniature gardens.

Pilea microphylla will be available again when the temperatures are moderate. It suffers too much from the heat during transit.