Also known as Friendship Plant · 0 gardener saves

Pilea: the varieties gardeners actually grow

Pilea, the genus most gardeners know as friendship plant. We track 1 varieties; these are the ones gardeners actually save and plant, ranked by real saves rather than catalog marketing. Each links to full care, bloom, and live price data.

1 varietiesZones 10–10Shade friendly

The 1 most-saved Pilea varieties

Of 1 in the catalog — ordered by how many gardeners actually grow them.

Pilea questions

How many types of Pilea are there?

The Sow catalog tracks 1 distinct Pilea varieties. The most popular — ranked by 0 real gardener saves — are shown first above.

What zones does Pilea grow in?

Across its varieties, Pilea covers USDA Zones 10–10. Individual varieties differ — each plant page lists its exact range, and Sow filters the catalog to your zone automatically.

When does Pilea bloom?

Most Pilea varieties bloom in late spring. Staggering early, mid, and late varieties extends the genus's season in one bed.

Which Pilea should I choose?

Start from the most-saved varieties above — popularity across thousands of gardens is a strong signal of reliability — then filter by your zone and sun. In the Sow app you can preview any of them in a photo of your actual yard before you buy.

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Design with Pilea in your own yard

Snap a photo of your space and see these varieties planted in it — sized correctly, matched to your zone, with care reminders included.

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