Learn All About Chinese Money Plant (Pilea Peperomioides) with our Guide
Appreciated for its perfectly round leaves, the Chinese Money Plant (Pilea Peperomioides) is native to China in the Himalayas. The Pileas growth rate and ability to produce many pups from one plant make it’s a popular houseplant choice, along with its belief to bring wealth and abundance into the lives of those who own one. The Chinese Money Plant (Pilea Peperomioides) also gets the name Coin Plant as its leaves resemble coins.
Light |
Bright, indirect light is best for your Chinese Money Plant (Pilea Peperomioides). |
Watering |
Chinese Money Plant (Pilea Peperomioides) prefer soil that is on the drier side. Water once every 1-2 weeks in Summer and 2-3 weeks in Winter. The leaves will start to wilt when it need water. Ensure any water has drained away before leaving the Pilea back into its decorative pot, as they do not like to sit in wet or damp soil. |
Humidity |
Chinese Money Plant (Pilea Peperomioides) do not require much humidity in Spring and Summer, however in Winter they may benefit from being occasionally misting as central heating can dry out the air. |
Temperature |
Chinese Money Plant (Pilea Peperomioides) grow best in temperatures between 15-23c. |
Fertilizer |
Chinese Money Plant (Pilea Peperomioides) only requires being fed once a month throughout the growing season (March- September). |
Toxicity |
Chinese Money Plant (Pilea Peperomioides) are non- toxic and safe to be around pets and children. |
Additional Care Information |
If your Chinese Money Plant (Pilea Peperomioides) is producing baby plants off the mother plant, you can simply remove this and grow a new plant from the cutting. |
Troubleshooting |
White spots on the backs of the leaves is not harmful to the Chinese Money Plant (Pilea Peperomioides). This is either a sign of overwatering, in which case do not water again until soil has completely dried out or high levels of Calcium in your water. This may be resolved after using rain water or using boiled water that has cooled down. |
The information above is written by Plantila and should be used as a guide only. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you need any additional advice. If you have purchased a plant at Plantila that's not doing so well please send us a picture via WhatsApp to 028 42 798478 and we will try to help.