PILEA PEPEROMIOIDES
Loved for it's round leaves and unusual starburst type growth, this plant is high on the list of many plant collectors.
Native to Southern China
Botanical Name: Pilea Peperomioides
Common Name: Chinese Money Plant, UFO Plant or Friendship Plant
Urticaceae Family
Arrives in a 4" nursery pot.
This plant is considered non-toxic to children and pets but can cause mild irritation if consumed in large doses.
LIGHT
Thrives in bright to moderate indirect light. Do not allow to have harsh direct sun.
WATER
Allow top third of soil to dry out between waterings. This plant does not like to sit in wet soil so err on the side of under-watering vs over-watering. Likes moderate humidity.
TIPS
- Avoid drafts.
- Leaves will droop when it needs to be watered.
- Browning on the leaf edges or spotting is usually a sign of overwatering or burn from direct sun.
TOXICITY
Non-Toxic to pets and humans. Can have some mild irritation if consumed in large quantities. As a precatution, we suggest that all plants be kept out of reach of children and pets.