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
Plant Type
Houseplants Perennials
Taxonomy
Scientific name
Pilea peperomioides
Genus
Pilea
Family
Urticaceae
Order
Rosales
Class
Dicotyledons

Chinese Money Plant Water Needs

Water requirements and watering times for Chinese Money Plant.
Water Needs
Average
Cups
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.

Chinese Money Plant Temperature, Humidity, and Light

Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Chinese Money Plant to thrive.

Light Requirements

± 4 hours

Temperature

41°F to 55°F

Humidity Preference

High

Chinese Money Plant prefers High humidity levels, between 50% and 60%.

Chinese Money Plant Soil Types and Growing Media

Information about soil and suitable planting media for Chinese Money Plant.

Suitability in pots

5L

Chinese Money Plant plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 5L.

Soil type

loam
Soil Drainage
Well-Drainage

Soil PH

acid neutral

Chinese Money Plant Characteristics

All you need to know about the characteristics of the Chinese Money Plant plant.

Maximum Height

12 Inches or 1 meters

Spread

12 Inches or 1 meters

Color

Green
Celadon

Characteristics

Showy Evergreen

Is Chinese Money Plant toxic to pets?

No

Garden Style

Formal Garden Modern Garden Patio And Containers

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.

Maintenance

easy

Propagation Methods

air layering

Flowering season

spring

Chinese Money Plant Native Region

Find out where the Chinese Money Plant plant originated.

Country

China
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