{"product_id":"2-pot-pilea-friendship","title":"3\" Pot Pilea Friendship","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe plant pictured is not necessarily the plant you will receive, but will be same size and shape. 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Growth Habit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFriendship Pilea typically remains compact, reaching approximately 6–12\" tall and wide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt develops dense, bushy growth with deeply textured green and bronze foliage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePinching or trimming the growing tips can encourage a fuller, more compact appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdible \u0026amp; Side Effects if Ingested:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConsidered non-toxic to common household pets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile not intended to be used as a food source, accidental ingestion is generally considered low risk. As with any ornamental terrarium plant, excessive consumption should be discouraged.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePot Size \u0026amp; Packaging:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A single 3\" potted Pilea Friendship plant is shipped in the pot, wrapped in paper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFriendship Pilea is a compact tropical plant known for its highly textured, quilted foliage featuring shades of deep green, bronze, and reddish coloration. Its love of warm temperatures and high humidity makes it an excellent choice for tropical bioactive terrariums. 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