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Chinese Money Plant (Pilea Peperomioides)

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One of the most popular houseplants around - and it’s easy to see why. The Chinese Money Plant is loved for its perfectly round, coin-shaped leaves, compact shape and laid-back approach to plant parenting.

It’s a brilliant choice for beginners, looks great on shelves, desks and side tables, and regularly produces little baby plants around its base - so before long, one Pilea can become a whole family.

Plant Care
  • Light: Loves bright, indirect light. Give the pot a little turn every week or so to encourage even growth.
  • Watering: Allow the top few centimetres of soil to dry before watering again. It won’t thank you for sitting in soggy soil.
  • Temperature: Happiest around 16–24°C and away from cold draughts.
  • Humidity: Normal household humidity suits it just fine.
  • Feed: Feed monthly during spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser.
Meet Your Plant
  • Foliage: Distinctive round, coin-shaped green leaves on long stems
  • Growth: Compact and bushy, generally staying relatively small indoors
  • Propagation: Produces little pups around the base which can be separated and grown into new plants
  • Pet Friendly: Considered non-toxic to cats and dogs
  • Also Known As: Chinese Money Plant, Pancake Plant, UFO Plant
  • Origin: Native to southern China

Good To Know

Pet Friendly

This is a leafy lover for everyone; cats, dogs and kids, even pet goats if that's your thing.

A Little Bit Diva

This botanical buddy won't just up and die on you if it isn't happy. It'll let you know it needs a bit of fuss and attention, which it will, periodically. Check the care details.

Bright, Indirect Light

Loves being in the spotlight. Thrives on attention. Just not direct sunlight, that’s where it draws the line. We’re glowing, not grilling.

How not to kill your Chinese Money Plant (Pilea Peperomioides)

We've created a personalised Grow Guide for your Chinese Money Plant (Pilea Peperomioides). Just follow this easy guide and you & your new leafy mate will be loving life together!

Light: Indirect

I'm pretty flexible, actually. Generally I'd rather be in a bright spot, with plenty of indirect light. But if all you've got is a moderately shady corner, that's no biggie I'll happily adapt with perhaps a bit less watering. Just keep me out of any harsh, direct sun and we'll get on just fine.

Humidity: Normal

Atmospherics? I'm really not that bothered, actually. Just your everyday household humidity is fine. No extra attention required, thanks, so don't be comin' at me with that spritzer!

Watering: Regular

I'm a Thirsty Kirsty! I could drink most other plants under the table and still throw shapes on the dancefloor. Don't let me dry out or there'll be trouble, but remember, the art of drinking is slow & steady. Too much, too quick isn't good for any of us. Keep my soil moist but not soggy.

Top tips from our Agony Plant.

Drooping/Curling Leaves: Often a sign of under-watering or too much direct light. Check the soil, give it a drink, or move it to a shadier spot.

Yellow Leaves: Can be overwatering (check the soil!) or a nutrient deficiency.

Brown/Crispy Edges: Usually too much direct sun or low humidity.

Leggy Growth:  It's reaching for more light! Move it to a brighter spot.

Diva Rating 🌿

4 / 10 — SWEET

Pretty easy-going and a great step up from the practically unkillables. Get the light and watering right and you’ll have very little bother.

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