Pilea peperomiodes

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Chinese money plantHouse plant, EvergreenFamily: Urticaceae

Height: 30cmSpread: 30cm

Foliage colour:

Green

Position

Sun Exposure:

Dappled shade, partial shade

Also known as the Chinese money plant, this sought-after houseplant has eye-catching round, lily-pad like leaves and a mounded shape.

Pilea peperomiodes likes a bright spot, out of direct sunshine. It also likes humidity, so is a good choice for a kitchen or bathroom; otherwise it will appreciate having its leaves misted occasionally. Allow the compost to dry out a little before watering - it hates sitting in wet compost. Feed every couple of weeks in spring and summer. Wipe the leaves occasionally to keep them dust-free and shiny.

Pilea peperomiodes is very easy to propagate from cuttings, but can be hard to track down in garden centres - try buying online or begging a cutting from a friend.

Pilea ‘Peperomiodes’ and wildlife

Pilea ‘Peperomiodes’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Pilea ‘Peperomiodes’ poisonous?

Pilea ‘Peperomiodes’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Cats

Cats

Is not known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People