Chinese Money Plant
Whether you call it a UFO, pancake, or coin plant, the Pilea peperomioides is a true charmer. Its circular leaves sprout elegantly from the upright central stem, creating a plant that's not just captivating but also incredibly Instagram-worthy. No plant collection is complete without this beauty. The Pilea is not just stunning; it's also easy to propagate, regularly producing adorable "pups."
The Chinese Money Plant is not only known for its captivating appearance but is also believed to bring luck and good fortune. In Chinese culture, round objects symbolize prosperity, and this plant is no exception.
The long, graceful stem perfectly complements the round leaves, making the Pilea peperomioides an instant eye-catcher and one of the most Insta-worthy plants you can add to your home.
What's more, the Chinese Money Plant is a breeze to propagate, ensuring that luck and beauty multiply in your living space.
Available in the following packaging based on your preference:
- Nursery Pot - Standard plastic 2" or 4" planter pot that can be placed inside a larger pot or left as is until it outgrows it.
- Clive Porcelain 3.5" - This plant comes packaged in a white square porcelain planter pot ready for your home or office space with a bamboo tray to catch drips when watered.
- Amelia Porcelain Hanging 4" - This plant comes packaged in a hanging white oval/round 4" porcelain planter pot ready for your home or office space with an s-hook for ease of use to hang on any wall or patio area. The bottom is flat if you want to display the plant on a shelf or table without hanging. Does have a hole for drainage.
- Olympia Porcelain 3.5" - The plant comes packaged in a grey-white marble style cylindrical porcelain planter raised on a white metal stand. Does have a hole for drainage.
Looking for more plant goodies? Check out our accessories.
For added humidity, our Lyfe Rose Gold Signature Mister will make a perfect addition to your plant shelf for both function and beauty. We also recommend adding our Plant Shield & Shine to your order for routine maintenance and pest prevention.
Our plants are shipped from our indoor greenhouse in South Florida. Please note all our plants are one of a kind and if you want to message us we can send you a picture of the exact one you will receive. The product image here is intended to be the best representation of what you can expect to receive but yours may have slightly less or more growth depending on the crop we have when your order is placed. Any lifestyle pictures are meant to demonstrate how a fully grown or more mature plant looks for you to get a sense of it in your space.
- Botanical Name
- Pilea Peperomioides'
- Common Names
- Pancake plant, UFO plant, Chinese Money Plant, Pilea plant
- Plant Type
- Tropical Perennials
- Mature Size
- Can get tall up to 12 inches or just over but will spread out with pup plants
- Sun Exposure
- Medium sun, bright indirect works well
- Soil Type
- Requires constant moisture, don't allow to dry
- Soil pH
- Neutral to mildly acidic
- Bloom Time
- Mid Spring
- Flower Color
- White; pink
- Hardiness Zones
- Zone 8b-11; grown as a houseplant in all climates
- Native Area
- Rainforests of South and Central America
- Toxicity / Pet Friendly
- These plants have no known toxicity to humans or animals.
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Plants ship from our location in Florida and arrive nationwide within 5-8 business days. All our plants ship exclusively with UPS to ensure they arrive timely and in good condition. For those users in Florida, George, North Carolina, South Carolina, or Virginia, shipping may be faster. Estimated shipping dates can be seen in checkout. Plant exclusions may apply.
We monitior the weather in each destination location to maximize the shipping time and utilize thermal protection to ensure that the plant is protected. You can add a heatpack or thermal bag to your order if temperatures at night fall below 40 degrees.
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