Chinese money plant
Pilea peperomioides · Family Urticaceae
Also known as: pilea, pancake plant, UFO plant
- Light
- Partial shade to bright indirect
- Watering
- Every 7 days
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Pet-safe
- Yes
Care
Where to put it
A bright windowsill or shelf in the living room or kitchen.
Light
Partial shade to bright indirect light. Turn it weekly to keep it upright.
Watering
Water when the top half of the compost is dry. Droopy leaves mean thirst.
About the plant
It has round, coin-like leaves held on long stalks. It is easy to grow and produces lots of offsets, which can be shared. It grows to 20 to 30 cm.
Origin
Native to the mountains of Yunnan and Sichuan in China, on rocky, shady slopes.
What it likes
- Bright indirect light
- Slightly moist compost
- Turning the pot so it grows straight
What it dislikes
- Strong direct sun
- Soggy compost
- Cold
Did you know?
It spread around the world from cuttings taken from China to Norway by a missionary in the 1940s.
