{"product_id":"norfolk-friendship-plant-pilea-involucrata-norfolk","title":"Norfolk Friendship Plant - Pilea involucrata 'Norfolk'","description":"\u003cp\u003eNorfolk Friendship Plant (\u003cem\u003ePilea involucrata\u003c\/em\u003e 'Norfolk') is a small tropical foliage plant with a quiet, metallic look. It stays around 25cm tall and wide, carrying dark green to brown leaves streaked with silvery white. It earns its place in bathrooms, kitchens, terrariums and shaded tropical borders, where little else looks quite as polished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilver-streaked foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark green to brown leaves are marked with silvery white streaks that catch the light, so a small plant has real presence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA genuinely small plant.\u003c\/strong\u003e About 25cm tall and wide, it fits a shelf, vanity or windowsill without crowding its neighbours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHappy in humid rooms.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bathrooms and kitchens suit it, because steam and cooking moisture keep the air humid enough for it to thrive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA simple routine.\u003c\/strong\u003e Regular water, a very dilute feed once a month and the occasional tidy of old leaves is all it asks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet friendly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pilea are not listed as toxic to cats or dogs, so it can sit within reach of curious animals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBathrooms and kitchens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it bright, indirect light and it will make use of the extra humidity. Keep it out of direct sun, which scorches the leaves and dulls the silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTerrariums and bottle gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its compact size and love of humidity make it a natural for glass gardens, where the leaf pattern can be seen up close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShaded patios and tropical gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e In frost free gardens it can live outside as an accent under cover or in dappled shade. Plant 20cm apart for a tight cluster that reads as a single mass of silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Norfolk Friendship Plant in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light or dappled shade suits it, and direct sun does not. It needs steady temperatures above 10C, so it can stay outdoors all year only in tropical and subtropical gardens and the warmest frost free coastal spots. In cooler regions keep it inside, or on a sheltered patio through summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A good quality potting mix, or a moist, free draining garden soil. Always use a pot with drainage holes, because soggy mix rots the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly for the first 12 weeks and keep the mix evenly moist afterwards, never waterlogged. Mist the leaves when the air is dry, especially in air conditioned rooms. Give a very dilute liquid feed once a month for lively foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost none. Remove old leaves for a quick tidy, and pinch out the tips if you want a bushier plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Norfolk Friendship Plant as tube stock: a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly once it is potted on into a small pot of good potting mix or planted into a terrarium. Plants travel upright and wrapped to protect the foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTube stock comes from our grower and is not always available. When the grower has none, the tube shows as sold out, and the notify button on this page emails you the day it is back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/indoor-exotic-plants-guide\"\u003eGrowing tropical foliage plants at home\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fittonias\"\u003eFittonias, another humidity lover for terrariums\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pet-friendly-indoor-plants\"\u003ePet friendly indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/low-light-indoor-plants\"\u003eLow light indoor plants for dim rooms\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it outdoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, in tropical and subtropical gardens and other frost free spots, in dappled shade or under cover. Temperatures need to stay above 10C. Elsewhere, keep it indoors or on a covered patio in summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is the silver fading?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect sun is the usual cause, along with dry air. Move it to bright indirect light and lift the humidity with misting or a bathroom position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePilea are not listed as toxic to cats or dogs, though any houseplant is best left uneaten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790868644159,"sku":"PIL-INV-NORFOL-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/norfolk-friendship-plant-pilea-involucrata-norfolk.jpg?v=1792210553","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/norfolk-friendship-plant-pilea-involucrata-norfolk","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}