Friendship plant (Pilea involucrata)
Pilea involucrata (Pilaceae)
Cats and dogs
Non-toxic to cats and dogs
Cats: non-toxic Dogs: non-toxic
Not expected to poison cats or dogs. Eating any plant can still cause vomiting or an upset stomach, so keep it out of reach of chewers.
Source: ASPCA entry "Friendship Plant", checked October 3, 2026.
Light
- Low light 3+ mol
- Medium light 6+ mol Copes
- Bright indirect 10+ mol Best
- Direct sun 12+ mol
Grow it indoors in bright indirect light in a warm, humid spot. The source's light ratings range from dappled light to partial shade.
Direct sun: best kept out of it.
On our scale it grows well from about 10 mol/m²/day and holds on down to roughly 1.1 (how these numbers are set).
Care
Care level: Easy. Water: Water moderately during the growing season and less from fall through late winter.
Pinch the stem tips to keep it compact; cuttings root easily.
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