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Chinese money plant

Chinese money plant

Pilea

DifficultyVery easy
SeasonYear-round
FoliageA perennial

Meaning

Money coming in, a full circle

Round leaves like coins. A favorite little desk plant.

Safe for cats and dogs. Any plant can still upset a pet’s stomach if they eat a lot, so keep it out of reach.

Light

Bright, indirect light

Water

Water when it dries

Temperature

15-28°C, not below 5°C

Feed

Once a month in spring and summer

Do this when you get home

  1. Put it by a bright window, out of midday sun
  2. When the top of the soil is dry, water it through

Day to day

  • The leaves grow toward the light. Turn the pot once a week so it stays even.
  • Pups come up at the base. Dig one out and pot it, and that's a new plant. A good one to give a friend.

Common questions

The leaves drooped and went soft?

It may be thirsty, or too much water rotted the roots. Feel whether the soil is dry or wet before you decide.

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Reminders and a care diary live in the app

Get a nudge when it’s time to water or change the vase water, and keep a diary for each plant, in the PetalPal app. Search “PetalPal” on the App Store or Google Play.