Pilea glauca, sometimes known as pilea libanensis or silver sparkles plant, is a tropical plant known for its tiny green leaves that appear to have a silvery sheen.
With a low, bushy growth habit, this relatively new cultivar makes an attractive, easy-to-grow houseplant in temperate climates.
 
Like other pilea plants, pilea glauca prefers well-drained soil, warm temperatures, and bright, indirect light. Here's how to care for it in your home.
 
Common Name
Silver sparkles plant, artillery plant, pilea silver sparkles, pilea aquamarine
Botanical Name
Pilea glauca, Pilea libanensis
Family
Urticaceae 
Plant Type
Perennial
Mature Size
4 in. tall, 12-24 in. wide
Sun Exposure
Partial
Soil Type
Well-drained
Soil pH
5.0 - 6.0
Bloom Time
Spring
Flower Color
Pink
Hardiness Zones
 10-11
Native Area
Central America, South America
 
Pilea Glauca Care
Give pilea glauca lots of bright, indirect light.
Plant this pilea in a loose, well-drained potting mix.
Water pilea glauca when the soil has just begun to dry out.
Feed this plant with a balanced houseplant fertilizer during the growing season.
 
Light
Pilea glauca does best with bright, indirect light, such as in an east-facing window or several feet from a south- or west-facing window.
Keep the plant out of direct sunlight, which can burn the leaves. Too little light can make this plant leggy. Turn your plant every week or so to keep its growth even.
 
Soil
Use a loose, well-drained soil mix that contains peat moss or coconut coir to retain some moisture. Some gardeners swear by cactus or succulent soils with pilea plants to ensure drainage and keep soil from staying waterlogged.