Chinese Money Plant
Description
- The Chinese Money Plant, or Pilea peperomioides, is a popular houseplant known for its unique coin-shaped leaves and easy care. It's loved worldwide for its attractive appearance and symbolic association with prosperity.
Features & Benefits
- Adds a modern and minimalist touch to indoor spaces, perfect for desks, shelves, or windowsills.
- Resilient and easy to care for, making it suitable for beginners or those with limited gardening experience.
- Produces small, white flowers in ideal conditions, adding additional ornamental value.
- Can be propagated easily from stem cuttings, allowing for continual growth and propagation.
- Features round, pancake-shaped leaves on long petioles, giving it a unique appearance.
- Grows as a low-maintenance, upright plant, typically reaching about 8 to 12 inches in height indoors.
Care Guide
- Light: Prefers bright and indirect light. Avoid direct sunlight.
- Watering: Water thoroughly when the top inch of soil is dry, typically after 1 to 2 weeks.
- Soil: Well-draining potting mix.
- Humidity: Tolerant of average indoor humidity. Mist leaves occasionally.
- Fertilization: Feed monthly during the growing season with diluted balanced liquid fertilizer.
- Pruning: Pinch back stems to encourage bushier growth and remove yellowing leaves.