Chinese Money Plant

Chinese Money Plant has nearly round, fleshy leaves held on slender stalks that attach near each leaf’s centre. Pilea peperomioides belongs to the nettle family, Urticaceae. [1]

Choose bright indirect light. Rotate the pot regularly so the disc-leaved crown develops evenly rather than bending toward the window. [4]

Use a well-drained houseplant mix that holds gentle moisture. Choose a pot close to the rootball’s size, with space for a small amount of fresh mix. [2]

Use a pot with drainage holes. [6]

Ordinary household humidity is usually suitable. Protect the leaves from heating vents and cold drafts rather than placing the pot beside a radiator to warm it. [1]

Feed during active growth at the product label rate; pause when growth slows. [7]

Remove damaged foliage for a tidy outline. If a tall stem becomes bare, it can be shortened during active growth to encourage new growth from the base. [2]

As daylight weakens, review the window position and rotate the pot for even exposure. [10]

Watering usually becomes less frequent in winter; keep checking the upper mix before each drink. Reserve feeding for active spring and summer growth. [2]

Pilea peperomioides has smooth, round leaves on long central stalks. Pilea cadierei has pointed leaves with silver markings, while Pilea involucrata has a deeply crinkled surface. [2]