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 and wildlife

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

Is Pilea poisonous?

Pilea 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
Plants that go well with Pilea peperomiodes
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