Japanese name: マルバハイミズ Scientific name:Pilea nummulariifolia
[Overview]
An evergreen perennial.
The thin, cord-like stems branch often and creep, spreading by rooting at the nodes.
Leaves are simple and opposite, small and round, about 2.5 cm in diameter, with rounded teeth on the margin.
The leaves have hairs.
The plant is dioecious.
The flowers are borne in inflorescences in the leaf axils, but they are very small and inconspicuous.
[Cultivation]
Propagate by division or cuttings.
It prefers a warm, humid environment, and should be kept at 5°C or higher in winter.
When planting in soil, use soil that is well drained and retains water; from spring to autumn, water thoroughly when the soil surface dries, and keep it on the dry side in winter.
It tolerates shade, but grows better in a sunny place throughout the year.
From spring to autumn, apply slow-release fertilizer once every 2 months, or diluted liquid fertilizer about once every 2 weeks.
Pests and diseases include thrips and aphids.
