Artillery Plant

The artillery plant also known as Pilea microphylla is a fun and easy-to-care-for houseplant. With its quick growth habit and cascading foliage, it makes an excellent addition to both indoor and outdoor spaces. In this comprehensive guide, we will cover everything you need to know about growing and caring for artillery plants. About Artillery Plants … Read more

Order: Hemiptera (TrueBugs)Family: Psyllidae, TriozidaeCommon Names: Plant Lice, Jumping Plant Lice, Lerps, Lerp Psyllid, Gall Psyllid, Lilly Pilly Psyllid Psyllids are tiny sap-sucking insects that feed on the nutrient rich liquids inside leaves and transport tissues (xylem & phloem). Most species of psyllid will only feed on one specific host plant, however some species are … Read more

Ornamental artillery plant, Pilea microphylla, aka gunpowder or pistol plant, military fern, or rockweed, is an herbaceous perennial. It is one of about 600 types of non-stinging Pilea species in the Urticaceae, or nettle family. This tropical species thrives outdoors year-round in Zones 11 to 12 as a short-lived evergreen perennial. It is also grown … Read more

Ornamental artillery plant, Pilea microphylla, aka gunpowder or pistol plant, military fern, or rockweed, is an herbaceous perennial. It is one of about 600 types of non-stinging Pilea species in the Urticaceae, or nettle family. This tropical species thrives outdoors year-round in Zones 11 to 12 as a short-lived evergreen perennial. It is also grown … Read more

Ornamental artillery plant, Pilea microphylla, aka gunpowder or pistol plant, military fern, or rockweed, is an herbaceous perennial. It is one of about 600 types of non-stinging Pilea species in the Urticaceae, or nettle family. This tropical species thrives outdoors year-round in Zones 11 to 12 as a short-lived evergreen perennial. It is also grown … Read more

Artillery plants are treasured for their unique, round leaves resembling tiny cannons But sometimes these quirky houseplants start displaying atypical growth by leaning or growing sideways If your beloved artillery plant is exhibiting this peculiar behavior, don’t worry! In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore the common reasons for sideways growth and give you tips to … Read more

Habitat: Artillery weed occurs primarily in moist, disturbed areas but can tolerate dry conditions once established. In landscapes, artillery weed is typically found growing in rock mulch beds, in cracks in driveways and hardscapes, and in planting beds. In nurseries, it can be problematic in containers, container drain holes, ground cloth (Figure 1), walkways, aisles, … Read more

Pilea microphylla, also commonly known as artillery plant, is an annual or short-lived perennial. It’s best recognized by its many pairs of small, fleshy green leaves that give the plant an almost fern-like appearance. Tiny green flowers appear during the growing season but they aren’t very prominent. However, they do release a burst of yellow … Read more

Pilea microphylla, also commonly known as artillery plant, is an annual or short-lived perennial. It’s best recognized by its many pairs of small, fleshy green leaves that give the plant an almost fern-like appearance. Tiny green flowers appear during the growing season but they aren’t very prominent. However, they do release a burst of yellow … Read more

Pilea microphylla, also commonly known as artillery plant, is an annual or short-lived perennial. It’s best recognized by its many pairs of small, fleshy green leaves that give the plant an almost fern-like appearance. Tiny green flowers appear during the growing season but they aren’t very prominent. However, they do release a burst of yellow … Read more