Pilea Cadierei (Aluminum Plant)

The common name, aluminum plant, comes from the foliage looking like it has been splashed with aluminum paint. This upright, herbaceous perennial is noted for its textured green and silver foliage.

This houseplant is known for its minimal upkeep: Just place the plant in a sunny area of your home, make sure its soil is evenly watered, mist its leaves (the tropical variety loves humid environments), and watch it grow. It's visually pleasing, too—aptly named, the aluminum plant boasts leaves that look like they've been stenciled in metallic paint.

A tropical plant that can be grown indoors in a warm, humid environment in bright indirect light, avoiding full sun, using a well draining potting mix. This plant does best in high humidity.