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Pilea peperomioides

Chinese Money Plant

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Compact perennial succulent-like plant featuring round, coin-shaped leaves on upright stems. Renowned for easy propagation via plantlets (pups) and suitability for bright indoor spaces.
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Plant Details

Common Name Chinese Money Plant
Family Urticaceae
Genus Pilea
Species Peperomioides
Origin Southern China
Blooming Rarely flowers indoors, small white-green clusters in summer
Leaf Color Bright green
Sunlight Half-shade
Category Indoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining peat mix with perlite or pumice, pH 6.0-7.0

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Watering

Allow topsoil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce frequency in winter dormancy.

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Sunlight & Care

Bright indirect light is ideal; direct sun scorches leaves, deep shade causes leggy growth

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Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer monthly during spring and summer growing season

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Pruning

Remove yellow leaves; harvest offsets (pups) for propagation

Pest Control Aphid Mealybug Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 3 months
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
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Aug
Sep
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Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Mar
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
59° – 79°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
30% – 70%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
1000 – 12000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
500 – 3000
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 45%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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