Chinese Money Plant
Pilea peperomioides
Also known as
Missionary Plant, Pancake Plant, Ufo Plant, Lefse Plant, Mirror Grass
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Partial Shade
Easy care
Light watering
Tender
H1c
RHS hardiness
5°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
30cm | Max | 50cm |
10cm | Min | 10cm |
5 years to reach maturity
Flowering
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spring
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summer
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autumn
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winter
This plant has no fragrance
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Chinese Money Plant Overview
Pilea peperomioides is a succulent, evergreen perennial in the Urticaceae family. Commonly known by the names Chinese Money Plant, Money Plant, Pancake Plant and Ufo Plant, amongst others. This easy to propagate plant makes a fantastic houseplant, growing to a height of around 30cm. It produces fleshy, circular, long-stalked, mid-green leaves up to 10cm in length. Flowers are tiny, pale green, sometimes tinged pink. This plant was originally found in China by Agnar Espegren, a Norwegian missionary in 1946, hence the common name Missionary Plant.
Common problems with Chinese Money Plant
How to propagate Chinese Money Plant
Division
Detach rosettes in spring.
Seed
Cuttings
You can propagate from seed or cuttings.
Special features of Chinese Money Plant
Pot plant
Attractive leaves
Attractive flowers
Other uses of Chinese Money Plant
A low maintenance plant ideal for conservatories and summer patio plants. It prefers a humid environment.