Chinese Money Plant Archives - The Happy Houseplanter https://happyhouseplanter.com Houseplant Tutorials & Tips Fri, 26 Feb 2021 18:05:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.9 https://i0.wp.com/happyhouseplanter.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/cropped-happy-plant-icon.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Chinese Money Plant Archives - The Happy Houseplanter https://happyhouseplanter.com 32 32 164018088 Chinese Money Plant Basics https://happyhouseplanter.com/chinese-money-plant-basics/ Fri, 26 Feb 2021 18:05:51 +0000 https://happyhouseplanter.com/?p=288 The Chinese Money Plant (pilea peperomioides), a popular easy care house plant got its nickname from its coin-like leaves. Its tolerance for a variety of lighting conditions and minimal care make it a good beginner houseplant. Pilea are known for growing “pup” plants that you can give away to friends, spreading your plant love. Chinese Money Plant Care Basics Pilea will tolerate a variety of lighting situations but do best in bright indirect light. Avoid putting it in direct sunlight so you don’t burn the leaves. My pilea is thriving slightly outside of the bright indirect light – it gets medium indirect light from sunrise to sunset from a east-facing sliding door. Pilea actively reach for the light, so it’s best to rotate your Chinese Money Plant every few weeks to avoid it all growing in one direction. Do not overwater your pilea. Waiting until the top inch of soil is dry or even until the plant is slightly droopy to water is fine. Overwatering can cause root issues and leaf drop. If you notice water spots on those signature coin-shaped leaves you may try watering from below. Place the bottom of the pot in a tray of water and let […]

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