Identifying a Houseplant?

attosa
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September 24, 20170 found this helpful

It looks like something in the begonia family!

coville123
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September 29, 20170 found this helpful

It could be the Coleus Plant. Make sure you prune for a more healthy plant.

cybergrannie
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September 30, 20170 found this helpful

I originally thought this might be in the Begonia family also but the more I researched the more confused I became as I could not find any kind of Begonia that looked like this - so I asked for help. Part of the problem seems to be that the photo may not be the correct/exact color (may be darker/pinker/redder than actual plant?).

• It seems it is in the Pilea family and may possibly be a variety called 'Norfolk'.
• These plants need similar conditions to Begonia, slightly humid air, with light compost type soil, and adequate moisture but good drainage.
• Pilea are known as 'Friendship Plant' because they're so easy to propagate that friends can share pieces of them, and root cuttings in a jar of water.
• They also have the interesting name of Silver Tree, because of the metallic appearance of the foliage.
• Here are a couple of links with photos. Keep in mind the Pilea family has many varieties (like the Begonia) so don't get confused by entirely different looking types.
• www.google.com/search?q=Pilea+spruceana,+Norfolk...
• plantexplorer.longwoodgardens.org/.../INET_ECM_DispPl?NAMENUM=40548&startpage...

Here is a link describing Pilea care in more detail.

www.thespruce.com/pilea-definition-and-overview-1902769

cybergrannie
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September 30, 20170 found this helpful

More Plant information - Pilea spruceana

• I just wanted to supply more information about your plant as I have not seen it on ThriftyFun before.
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• Here are a couple more links that have good photos.
• garden.org/.../
• garden.org/.../