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ornamentalFamily: UrticaceaeGenus: PileaSpecies: peperomioides
Cultivar
Chinese Money Plant
Pilea peperomioides
Pilea peperomioides, commonly known as the Chinese Money Plant, features glossy, circular leaves that sit atop long, slender petioles. Its distinct architectural form and habit of producing small offsets make it a favorite among indoor gardeners. Thriving in bright, indirect light, this plant is an excellent choice for adding vertical interest to indoor living spaces.
The Chinese Money Plant is a popular houseplant beloved for its unique, coin-shaped leaves and easy-care nature. It makes a charming addition to any indoor collection, adding a touch of modern greenery to desks or tabletops.
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Plant Detail
A closer look at the fruit, flower, foliage, or mature defining characteristics of this cultivar.
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Repotting / Start Growing
Begin with a starter plant and establish it in a larger pot using quality potting soil with beneficials and fertilizer.
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Plant Profile
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Key growing information first, with the complete reviewed cultivar profile available when you want it.
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Sun
Bright, indirect light; avoid harsh direct midday sun which can scorch the leaves.
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Water
Allow the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings; avoid overwatering to prevent root rot.
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Mature size
Approximately 12 inches tall and wide.
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Hardiness
10-12 (primarily grown as an indoor houseplant)
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Growth habit
Clumping perennial with an upright, rosette-like form.
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Plant type
tropical foliage plant
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Care, size, flowering, climate, soil, health, and additional reviewed data.
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Care, size, flowering, climate, soil, health, and additional reviewed data.
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Growing note
Rotate the pot regularly to ensure even growth and prevent the plant from leaning toward the light source.
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Climate note
Prefers average household temperatures between 60°F and 75°F; protect from cold drafts.
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Flower / fruit
Can produce small, insignificant greenish-white flowers when grown in ideal indoor conditions, but is primarily grown for its foliage.
Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Sun / light
Bright, indirect light; avoid harsh direct midday sun which can scorch the leaves.
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Growth rate
Moderate.
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Fertilizer
Apply a balanced liquid houseplant fertilizer once monthly during the active growing season in spring and summer.
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Pruning
Remove older, yellowing leaves at the base to maintain a tidy appearance; prune to encourage bushier growth.
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Care notes
Rotate the pot regularly to ensure even growth and prevent the plant from leaning toward the light source.
Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Mature size
Approximately 12 inches tall and wide.
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Growth habit
Clumping perennial with an upright, rosette-like form.
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Spacing
12 to 15 inches apart in groupings.
Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flowering / fruiting
Can produce small, insignificant greenish-white flowers when grown in ideal indoor conditions, but is primarily grown for its foliage.
Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Hardiness zones
10-12 (primarily grown as an indoor houseplant)
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Temperature
Prefers average household temperatures between 60°F and 75°F; protect from cold drafts.
Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Watering
Allow the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings; avoid overwatering to prevent root rot.
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Soil
Well-draining, peat-based potting mix is recommended.
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Soil pH
6.0-7.0
More Plant Data
19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.
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More Plant Data
19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.
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Container Growing
Highly suitable for containers; choose a pot with drainage holes to maintain soil health.
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Family
Urticaceae
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Foliage Look
Glossy, deep green, circular leaves with smooth edges and a distinct peltate attachment.
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Foliage Rules
Leaves must be circular, glossy, and peltate, with the petiole attached to the underside of the leaf blade.
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Fruit Flower Look
Tiny, clusters of greenish, non-showy floral buds on thin, pinkish stems.
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Fruit Flower Rules
Flowers are rare and inconspicuous; do not represent as a showy-flowering plant.
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Growth Habit Rules
Do not depict as a vining plant; ensure the upright, clumping architecture is preserved.
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Mature Plant Look
A balanced, sculptural plant with symmetrical, coin-like foliage radiating from a central stem.
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Mature Stage Morphology
Mature plants display a dense, upright habit with larger, leathery, peltate leaves up to 4 inches across on longer, more pronounced petioles.
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Morphology Rules
Maintain the iconic 'UFO' leaf shape; do not alter leaf coloration or variegation unless describing specific cultivars.
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Plant Faqs
How much light does a Chinese Money Plant need? It prefers bright, indirect light to maintain its compact shape. Does this plant produce flowers? It can produce tiny, non-showy blooms indoors, but is primarily grown for its leaves. How often should I repot my Pilea? Repot once the roots fill the container, typically every year or two.
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Root Look
Clean, healthy white roots visible within the starter plug root ball.
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Soil Look
Dark, well-aerated potting medium with visible drainage components like perlite.
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Starter Stage
Small starter plant with several coin-shaped leaves emerging from a central cluster.
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Starter Stage Morphology
Features juvenile foliage which is smaller, typically measuring 1-2 inches in diameter, attached to shorter stems.
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Video Voiceover Script
Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow Chinese Money Plant. This is Chinese Money Plant, available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let this striking foliage plant become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the bright, modern indoor growing space you want to create. Focus on the signature, coin-shaped leaves that offer a glossy, architectural look, adding a unique geometric element to your interior displays. Establish your starter plug in a four-inch pot with quality, well-draining mix, then move it later to an appropriate final container or spot when established. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.
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Youtube Tags
Pilea peperomioides Chinese Money Plant Houseplant Indoor Plants Pilea Foliage Agardeni Container Gardening
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Youtube Video Summary
The Chinese Money Plant is an architectural houseplant prized for its unique, coin-shaped leaves. It is a perfect addition for indoor plant enthusiasts looking for an easy-care, striking foliage variety.
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Youtube Video Title
How to Grow the Chinese Money Plant (Pilea peperomioides)
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