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ornamentalFamily: UrticaceaeGenus: Pilea
Cultivar
Chinese Money Plant
Pilea
Pilea peperomioides features distinctive, peltate circular leaves that create an architectural, modern look. This tropical perennial forms a compact, upright clump that is excellent for desktops, shelves, or tabletop displays. As a resilient houseplant, it adapts well to indoor environments when provided with bright, indirect light and consistent moisture.
The Chinese Money Plant is a beloved houseplant recognized by its unique, coin-shaped leaves held on long, slender stalks. It is a striking, low-maintenance ornamental perfect for bright indoor spaces.
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Cultivar Story
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A realistic representation of the starter plants offered in 18, 36, and 72 plant quantities.
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Aspirational Garden
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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 sunlight
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Water
Allow the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings to prevent root rot.
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Mature size
12 inches tall by 12 inches wide
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Hardiness
10-12 (primarily grown as an indoor plant)
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Growth habit
upright, clumping
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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 plant regularly to encourage uniform growth, as it tends to lean toward the light source.
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Climate note
Prefers average indoor temperatures between 60°F and 75°F; protect from cold drafts.
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Flower / fruit
Occasionally produces small, insignificant clusters of white or pinkish flowers on older plants in optimal conditions.
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 sunlight
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Growth rate
moderate
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Fertilizer
Use a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer diluted to half-strength during the growing season.
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Pruning
Remove yellowing or damaged lower leaves as needed to maintain appearance.
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Care notes
Rotate the plant regularly to encourage uniform growth, as it tends to lean 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
12 inches tall by 12 inches wide
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Growth habit
upright, clumping
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Spacing
12 to 15 inches apart
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
Occasionally produces small, insignificant clusters of white or pinkish flowers on older plants in optimal conditions.
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 plant)
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Temperature
Prefers average indoor 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 to prevent root rot.
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Soil
Well-draining, peat-based potting mix
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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
Ideal for container culture in pots with drainage holes.
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Family
Urticaceae
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Foliage Look
Glossy, coin-shaped deep green leaves on long, slender green stalks.
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Foliage Rules
Leaves are circular (peltate), dark green, smooth, and slightly leathery in appearance.
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Fruit Flower Look
Small, airy clusters of tiny whitish-green flowers on slender, reddish-tinged stalks.
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Fruit Flower Rules
Flowers are rarely seen on young starter plants and are secondary to the ornamental foliage.
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Growth Habit Rules
Maintains a compact, upright form; should not be depicted as a trailing vine.
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Mature Plant Look
A refined, architectural plant with a distinct canopy of circular, bright to dark green leaves.
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Mature Stage Morphology
Distinctive pancake-shaped leaves held aloft on long, succulent-like petioles extending from a central stem.
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Morphology Rules
Prioritize the circular leaf shape and the characteristic long leaf stems when identifying this plant.
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Plant Faqs
How much light does a Chinese Money Plant need? It thrives in bright, indirect light to keep the leaves dense and healthy. Should I trim the long stems? Trimming is generally not necessary unless you want to remove old or damaged foliage. How do I know when to water? Water when the top inch of the soil feels dry to the touch.
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Root Look
Healthy, white, fibrous roots visible in standard propagation media.
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Soil Look
Dark, airy, high-quality professional potting media.
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Starter Stage
Small, young plantlet with several rounded leaves arising from a central stem.
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Starter Stage Morphology
Soft, fleshy green leaves with a glossy finish, arranged in a tight rosette on a short, sturdy stalk.
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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 plant become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the bright indoor green space you want to create. Its defining feature is the perfectly circular, coin-shaped foliage that sits proudly atop slender, arching stems, creating a beautiful architectural silhouette. To establish your starter, move the plug into a four-inch pot with well-draining mix, then transplant to a permanent container once it matures. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.
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Youtube Tags
Pilea Pilea peperomioides Chinese Money Plant houseplant indoor plants ornamental foliage container gardening Agardeni plant care plant starter
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Youtube Video Summary
Explore the sculptural beauty of the Chinese Money Plant, a classic houseplant prized for its unique, coin-shaped leaves. Learn how to successfully incorporate this ornamental favorite into your indoor garden.
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Youtube Video Title
How to Grow Pilea peperomioides Chinese Money Plant
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