Artillery Plant
NameArtillery Plant
Species NamePilea microphylla
Common NameArtillery Plant
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)3
Container TypeNot visible in image
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultybeginner
Trunk Featuresherbaceous stem
Foliage Typedense, small, ovate leaves
Height (cm)15
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityNot applicable; herbaceous plant
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesTiny, bright green leaves and inconspicuous flowers. Known for its unique pollen dispersal mechanism, giving it the 'artillery' name.
Description
This is a close-up image of an Artillery Plant (Pilea microphylla), characterized by its tiny, bright green, ovate leaves growing densely on herbaceous stems. Small, inconspicuous pinkish-white flowers are visible among the foliage. This specimen is not presented as a bonsai, but rather as a typical herbaceous plant.
