A quirky favourite with round, coin-like leaves on slender stalks held like little lily pads. Pet-safe and easily shared via its many offset pups.
At a glance
- Plant type: Indoor plant
- Mature size: 30 cm tall
- Aspect: part shade or morning sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: tender
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Chinese Money Plant
Pilea peperomioides is an moderate-growing indoor plant in the Urticaceae family. It reaches around 30 cm tall at maturity, with evergreen foliage.
Where to grow Chinese Money Plant
Chinese Money Plant suits subtropical climates and grows best in part shade or morning sun. It is frost tender, so protect it from hard frosts or grow it in a sheltered spot or pot.
Soil & planting
Most soils suit Chinese Money Plant provided drainage is reasonable. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Chinese Money Plant is regular, moderate watering. A feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser keeps growth strong. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Tip-prune Chinese Money Plant in spring to maintain a dense, shapely habit. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Chinese Money Plant in the garden
Chinese Money Plant earns its place for pots and courtyard containers. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Chinese Money Plant with other plants that enjoy the same regular, moderate watering and subtropical climate. Group three or five together for impact rather than dotting single plants through the garden.
Good to know
It is regarded as non-toxic and pet-safe.
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