Chinese Money Plant

Pilea peperomioides

Family

Urticaceae

Origin

Yunnan, China

Difficulty

Easy

Sunlight

Bright indirect light

Water

Weekly

Temperature

15-27°C

Soil

Well-draining mix

Flowering

Rarely, small pink flowers

Height

25-40cm

The Chinese Money Plant features perfectly round, flat leaves on long petioles that look like floating coins. It became a worldwide sensation after being shared among plant enthusiasts from Norway in the 1940s.

🌱Care Guide

Water when top inch is dry. Rotate regularly for even growth. Produces baby offsets (pups) at the base. Remove and pot separately.

🧬Evolution & History

Pilea peperomioides was discovered by a Norwegian missionary in Yunnan, China in the 1940s and shared with friends. It became known as the 'missionary plant' because it spread through personal sharing worldwide.

💡Fun Facts

#1Perfectly round coin-shaped leaves
#2Spread through personal sharing
#3Also called 'UFO Plant'
#4Produces baby offsets freely

❓FAQ

Why are leaves curling?▼

Curling can indicate underwatering, cold stress, or too much direct light. Check soil and move to indirect light.

How do I propagate?▼

Remove baby offsets (pups) from the base with some roots attached and pot separately. Root in water first if no roots.

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