Chinese Money Plant Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
The Chinese Money Plant is often called the Coin Plant because of its green, perfectly round leaves. It is a well-loved houseplant because of its medium size, which fits a small space. In addition, this perennial plant can filter the air and is safe for pets. This plant can flower, but not often.
Common Name |
Pancake plant, Chinese money plant, coin plant, UFO plant, friendship plant
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Plant Type
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Houseplants
Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Pilea peperomioides
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Genus
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Pilea
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Family
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Urticaceae
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Order
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Rosales
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Class
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Dicotyledons
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Chinese Money Plant Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Chinese Money Plant.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Chinese Money Plant needs water once every
7 days in 1
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Chinese Money Plant needs about 0.25 L per 7 days. |
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Chinese Money Plant Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Chinese Money Plant to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 4 hours
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Temperature |
41°F
to 55°F
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Humidity Preference |
High
Chinese Money Plant prefers High humidity levels, between 50% and 60%. |
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Chinese Money Plant Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Chinese Money Plant. |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Chinese Money Plant plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 5L. |
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Soil type |
loam
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
neutral
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Chinese Money Plant Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Chinese Money Plant plant. |
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Maximum Height |
12 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
12 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
Celadon
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Chinese Money Plant toxic to pets? |
No
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Garden Style |
Formal Garden
Modern Garden
Patio And Containers
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Chinese Money Plant Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Chinese Money Plant, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
air layering
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Flowering season |
spring
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Chinese Money Plant Native Region |
Find out where the Chinese Money Plant plant originated. |
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Country |
China
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