Plant guide
Artillery plant
Pilea microphylla
Artillery plant is considered non-toxic to cats. Tiny green leaves make this a compact choice for a bright indoor spot.
Non-toxic does not mean edible. Eating plant material can still upset your cat’s stomach.
What this guide covers: Pilea microphylla only. Confirm the botanical label; a photograph cannot identify a visitor’s specimen.
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Plant identity
- Scientific name
- Pilea microphylla
- Scope
- Species
- Family
- Not recorded
- Also known as
- No reviewed aliases available
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How to grow this plant
Pilea microphylla only; the light and water categories summarize the cited growing guidance.
- Light
- Bright indirect light
Bright, indirect light; shield the fine foliage from direct sun.
- Watering
- Keep evenly moist
Keep the mix moist with good drainage; avoid both drying out and waterlogging.
- Temperature
- Temperature range not yet established
A preferred numerical growing range was not established in the reviewed source.
- Humidity
- Higher humidity
Higher humidity suits this plant.
- Potting
- Use a potting mix that retains moisture while draining freely.
- Through the year
- Stem cuttings can produce new plants.
Growing-guide sources
- Pilea microphylla - Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox ↗NC State Extension · Accessed 2026-10-17
Exact named species; garden conditions are not relabeled as indoor requirements.
Growing advice reviewed 2026-10-17. Plant safety is assessed separately.
Reviewed safety information
- Toxic principle
- Not recorded in the reviewed evidence
- Reported signs
- Not recorded in the reviewed evidence
Missing information is unknown. It should not be interpreted as an absence of risk.
Safe alternatives
No verified alternative recommendations are available for this guide.
Sources & review
- Artillery plant: plant safety reference ↗ASPCA Poison Control · Accessed
The ASPCA entry names the exact species and explicitly classifies it as non-toxic to cats. NC State supplies identity and growing guidance.
- Artillery plant: supporting reference ↗Veterinary Poisons Information Service · Accessed 2026-10-17
- Artillery plant: supporting reference ↗NC State Extension · Accessed 2026-10-17
Safety last reviewed .