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 a 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. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Chinese Money Plant does best with regular, moderate watering. Feed as new growth begins, following the rate on a balanced garden fertiliser. Check moisture below the mulch during establishment and water thoroughly when needed rather than following a rigid schedule.
Pruning & care
Tip-prune Chinese Money Plant in spring to maintain a dense, shapely habit. For most gardens, maintenance 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
Chinese Money Plant sits most comfortably beside plants adapted to regular, moderate watering and subtropical climate. A small cluster gives stronger visual impact than isolated plants scattered through the garden.
Good to know
It is regarded as non-toxic and pet-safe.
Buying Chinese Money Plant
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