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Pilea Peperomioides 'Chinese Money'

Pet-Friendly
Easy-Care Plant
Thrives in Bright Light
Size
Pot Type
Regular price $17.99
Regular price $27.99 Sale price $17.99
Shipping from $4.99 • Free shipping $50+
Care Guide Included

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We offer free shipping on all orders over $50! For orders under $50, shipping is $4.99 for purchases under $29.99 and $9.99 for purchases between $30 and $49.99.
Orders are processed in 1-2 business days. Standard delivery time is 2-4 business days after shipping, so most plants arrive within 3-6 business days total.

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Details

Chinese Money Plant (Pilea Peperomioides) features adorable round coin-shaped leaves on delicate stems, creating a charming tabletop display. This pet-friendly houseplant is a true statement plant for modern homes, combining trendy appeal with easy-care requirements and the bonus of producing baby plants to share. Perfect for beginners who want a safe, stylish plant that practically grows itself.

Botanical Information

Botanical Name: Pilea peperomioides
Common Names: Chinese Money Plant, Pancake Plant, UFO Plant, Missionary Plant
Plant Family: Urticaceae
Growing Zones: 10-11 (outdoors), thrives as an indoor tropical plant in all zones

Care Instructions

💧 Water: When top inch of soil is dry (every 5-7 days)
☀️ Light: Bright indirect light (rotate weekly for even growth)
🌡️ Temperature: 60-75°F
🌱 Fertilizer: Feed monthly during growing season with balanced liquid fertilizer
✂️ Propagation: Separate baby plantlets (pups) that grow from the base

✨ Master Your Pilea Care Want to grow a lush, thriving "Pass-it-on Plant"? We’ve got you covered. From unlocking its famous "propagation secrets" to troubleshooting common leaf issues, find everything you need in our [Ultimate Chinese Money Plant Care Guide].

Perfect for: Desks, shelves, windowsills, or bright bathrooms and kitchens. This pet-safe tropical plant is ideal for bedrooms, home offices, or any pet-friendly home where you want trendy greenery without worry.

Chinese Money Plant Grows Well With

The charming coin-shaped leaves of your Chinese Money Plant will look stunning grouped with these easy-care pet-friendly plants from our Pet-Friendly Plants Collection:

  • Peperomia 'Ripple Red': The burgundy rippled leaves complement the fresh green of Chinese Money Plant for a colorful pet-safe display.
  • Blue Star Fern: The delicate fronds pair beautifully with Pilea's round leaves for textural variety in pet-friendly spaces.

Customers praised this easy-care starter plant for arriving "well rooted" with excellent packaging. Some experienced initial cold stress during shipping, but replacements were provided promptly. Shoppers appreciated the winter shipping protection and noted plants arrived healthy with "straight stems and happy leaves."

  • Arrived snugly packed with zero soil mess. The plant looks happy and already adjusting well.
  • Easy care and well rooted.
  • Straight stems and happy leaves.
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  • 5 stars: 5 (83%)
  • 4 stars: 1 (17%)
  • 3 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
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Araceli T.
Smooth Replacement

Cold stress on first delivery, but replacement came thriving.

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Ayaan Q.
Replacement Was Smooth

Cold stress fixed quickly with a new plant.

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Marco I.
Great Starter Plant

Easy care and well rooted.

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Elise N.
Winter Shipping Done Right

Protected well, no cold shock.

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Lina K.
Perfectly Packed

Arrived snugly packed with zero soil mess. The plant looks happy and already adjusting well.

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Victor S.
Balanced and Healthy

Straight stems and happy leaves.

Size Chart

Plant Pot Size Guide

Grow Pot Size Typical Plant Height Recommended Decorative Pot Ideal Spot
3" 4–8" 4–4.5" Shelf/Desk
4" 6–12" 5–5.5" Desk/Window
6" 12–24" 7–7.5" Tabletop
8" 20–36" 9–10" Console/Floor
Grow Pot Size Typical Plant Height Recommended Decorative Pot Ideal Spot
7.5cm 10–20cm 10–11.5cm Shelf/Desk
10cm 15–30cm 12.5–14cm Desk/Window
15cm 30–60cm 18–19cm Tabletop
20cm 50–90cm 23–25cm Console/Floor
🪴 All plants come in a nursery pot (lightweight plastic pot with drainage holes), just like in our greenhouses. You can place it directly inside your favorite decorative planter.
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