Chinese Money Plant
Pilea peperomioides
The Pilea, or Chinese money plant, is a quirky, pet-safe plant with round coin-like leaves on slender stalks. It readily produces offsets to share.
How to identify Chinese Money Plant
Look for these tell-tale features when identifying Chinese Money Plant (Pilea peperomioides).
- Round, coin-shaped leaves on long petioles
- Peltate leaves (stalk attaches at the center)
- Upright single stem with offsets at the base
Chinese Money Plant care guide
Everything Chinese Money Plant needs to thrive, at a glance.
Bright, indirect light; rotate for even growth.
Water when the top few cm dry; leaves droop when thirsty.
Well-draining potting mix.
15–25°C (59–77°F).
Average humidity is fine.
Feed lightly monthly in the growing season.
Is Chinese Money Plant toxic to pets?
Non-toxic and safe around pets and children.
Common Chinese Money Plant problems and fixes
- Leaf curl from light or watering changes
- Pale leaves in low light
- Leggy growth without enough light
How to propagate Chinese Money Plant
Detach and pot the many baby offsets it produces.
Fun facts
- Nicknamed the “pass-it-on plant” for its abundant pups.
- Spread through Europe via cuttings before nurseries stocked it.
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