Pilea peperomioides (Chinese Money Plant) - Image 6

Botanical name: Pilea peperomioides

Common names: Chinese Money Plant, Missionary Plant, lefse Plant, Pancake Plant, UFO plant

Family: Urticaceae

Origin: Southwest China

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeShadeRegular waterOrnamental foliage


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Pilea peperomioides - Chinese Money Plant

Chinese Money Plant is a perfect indoor plant that is famous for its lore of attracting money into your life. It is a highly sought-after houseplant and also known as the missionary plant, lefse plant, pancake plant, UFO plant. Known for its charming beauty and dwarf size, it is a perfect addition to the windowsill garden. The round, shiny, peltate leaves become mounded as the plant matures and give the appearance of large, green coins stacked on top of one another. Its adaptation to low light and succulent leaf structure make it an easy-care plant.

Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Robusta - Rapid Growth Booster
Grown in
6"/1 gal pot, large plant
In stock
$19.95

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