{"product_id":"pilea-friendship","title":"Friendship Plant 'Moon Valley Pilea'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFriendship Plant | Pilea involucrata ‘Friendship’ | Pilea ‘Friendship’ | Panamiga ‘Friendship’ Friendship \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePilea Friendship Plant is a compact, tropical foliage plant (grown primarily as a houseplant or in terrariums) prized for its striking, deeply quilted, velvety leaves that feature rich bronze centers edged in bright apple green. This charming selection from the Pilea family is known for its creeping, mat‑forming habit, exceptional ease of propagation—which earned it its common name—and occasional clusters of tiny, blush‑pink flowers. Its striking, highly textured foliage creates beautiful contrast, making it a standout choice for mixed indoor containers, terrariums, hanging baskets, and shaded windowsills. With its tidy form and reliable performance in warm, humid indoor conditions, Friendship Plant offers lush, exotic texture with minimal maintenance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Friendship Plant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright, indirect light to partial shade; thrives indoors near a bright window but requires strict protection from harsh, direct sunlight to prevent leaf scorch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, well‑drained soil; highly adaptable but performs best in peat‑based, fertile potting mixtures that retain some moisture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; water regularly to keep the soil evenly moist but not waterlogged. Appreciates higher humidity environments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pinching back the growing stems regularly encourages a bushier, more compact shape and prevents the plant from becoming leggy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grown primarily for its ornamental foliage; generally avoided by deer and rabbits when grown outdoors in tropical zones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial in USDA zones 11–12; grown as an indoor houseplant or terrarium plant in cooler regions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Info\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFriendship plants are shipped as healthy young starts in 4\" nursery pots. Allow 1–2 weeks after arrival for plants to recover from shipping and resume active growth before repotting or planting outdoors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blossomdale","offers":[{"title":"4 Inch","offer_id":52689216241943,"sku":"52689216241943","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/5416\/8343\/files\/PileaFriendship1.jpg?v=1775414510","url":"https:\/\/blossomdale.com\/products\/pilea-friendship","provider":"Blossomdale","version":"1.0","type":"link"}