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Chinese Money Plant

Pilea peperomioides

The pancake plant.

Easy care Pet safe

Photo: Husky, CC0 — via Wikimedia Commons

Chinese Money Plant (Pilea peperomioides)
Light
Bright indirect
Water
When top soil dry
Difficulty
Easy
Pets
Safe

About the Chinese Money Plant

Round, coin-like leaves on slender stalks give this cult favorite its nicknames. It shares pups generously and is safe around pets.

🌿 Pro tipRotate weekly for an even shape and pot up the babies to share.

Its science matched playlist: cheerful pop

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