Pilea Peperomioides (Chinese Money Plant)

Scientific name: Pilea Peperomioides

Common names: Chinese Money Plant, Missionary Plant

Family: Urticaceae

Genus: Pilea

Origin: China

Height: .05′ to 2′

Spread: .5′ to 1″

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Plant Care

Sun: Sun to partial shade. Will easily lean towards light.

Water: Moderately watered.

Soil: Needs good drainage in containers, sandy to loam.

Frost Tolerant: No

Drought Tolerant: No

Sources¹

Method: Division, Cuttage

Separate and divide healthy plantlets, or take stem cuttings and place in soil.¹ For best results, use heating mat.

Not toxic to dogs, cats, and horses.³

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Pilea peperomioides. The Royal Horticultural Society. https://www.rhs.org.uk/Plants/13015/i-Pilea-peperomioides-i/Details. Accessed March 23, 2020.
2.
Dr Cribb P. A Chinese puzzle solved – Pilea peperomioides. WildChicken.com. http://www.wildchicken.com/nature/garden/ga008_a_chinese_puzzle.htm. Accessed March 23, 2020.
3.
Watermelon Pilea. ASPCA. https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/watermelon-pilea. Accessed March 23, 2020.