Why will I love it?
This easy-to-please houseplant, Pilea peperomioides, is known for its large, coin-shaped leaves. Its common name is Chinese money plant (legend has it that it will reward the owner with financial fortune). These beauties grow and multiply abundantly.
Light or shade?
Position it in a bright room, but away from direct sunlight, which scorches the leaves.
Where should I put it?
It is happy in many settings, from bright indirect to slightly low light. Mine is on a windowsill facing south-west and is loving life.
How do I keep it alive?
This plant prefers a free-draining compost, so allow it to dry out between weekly waterings during the summer and reduce to watering every 10-14 days in the winter. If the leaves start to droop, that’s a sign it needs more water. To prevent your specimen from becoming lopsided, rotate the pot at least once a week.
Did you know …
It is also known as the pass-it-along plant: if planted in a pot with enough space, it will produce miniature versions of itself, so you can cover your home in clones or share them with friends and family.
