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Chinese money plant

Pilea peperomioides

Also found as Pilea / Chinese Money Plant · Pilea · Pilea peperomioides Diels

Chinese money plant (Pilea peperomioides) is a upright companion plant. Its care profile below covers light, water, temperature, humidity, substrate, feeding, seasonal care, propagation, and household placement.

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Typical placement: A humidity-loving foliage plant display with the stated light, temperature, water, and drainage conditions
Care: Moderate · Humidity-loving foliage plant
Everyday size: An upright tabletop-to-floor specimen; height varies by species and growing conditions.
Collector class: Premium
Seller listings: No verified seller listed

Botanical identity

One canonical record.

Names, aliases, lineage, and care information are organized here under one companion plant record.

Genus: Pilea
Family: Urticaceae
Genetic status: Species
Propagation forms: Cutting · Rooted cutting · Seedling
Plant form: Representative photograph
Information checked: 2026-07-31

Household safety

Conservative household placement

No exact ASPCA cat-and-dog listing is used for this record, so the plant is not presented as pet-safe. Prevent chewing and ingestion.

This ornamental plant is not food. Keep it out of reach and teach children not to taste leaves, flowers, seeds, sap, or potting media.

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Practical care guide

How to care for Chinese money plant

Humidity-loving foliage plant guidance translated into an everyday growing plan.

Moderate

Light: Bright filtered light or gentle morning sun
Water: Keep lightly moist, allowing only the surface to dry between waterings
Temperature: Warm room temperatures without cold drafts (16–29°C)
Humidity: Moderate to high humidity with moving air (45–80%)
Potting medium: Fine, airy peat-free houseplant mix with perlite
Drainage: Evenly moist but never waterlogged
Feeding: Half-strength balanced feed monthly during active growth
Pruning and grooming: Pinch or prune to shape; remove damaged foliage promptly
Seasonal rhythm: Reduce water and feeding as growth slows in winter
Propagation: Stem or leaf cuttings, division, or offsets depending on the genus
Travel planning: Plan a moisture check within four to six days
Common watch-outs: Spider mites · Mealybugs · Scale insects · Fungus gnats when the root zone stays too wet · Root rot from poor drainage · Leaf spotting where foliage remains wet without airflow

Care sourcesRoyal Horticultural Society — Houseplants

Safety and placement

A clear household plan

Conservative precaution based on the ASPCA database's stated limitation that its list is not all-inclusive. Absence from the list is not treated as proof of safety.

Pets: No exact ASPCA cat-and-dog listing is used for this record, so the plant is not presented as pet-safe. Prevent chewing and ingestion.
Children: This ornamental plant is not food. Keep it out of reach and teach children not to taste leaves, flowers, seeds, sap, or potting media.
Handling: Use normal gardening hygiene and wash hands after pruning or repotting.
Placement: Choose a stable location beyond the reach of children and animals; collect fallen material promptly.
If exposure happens: If a person chews the plant, contact Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222. For animal exposure, call a veterinarian or ASPCA Animal Poison Control at 1-888-426-4435; urgent breathing, collapse, seizure, or severe swelling requires emergency care.

Safety sourcesASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants database Poison Control plant safety guide

Plant visual

The companion plant, clearly credited.

Primary identification photograph

The source photograph is retained with its original credit and license.

Photographer: Husky
License: CC0
Original: View photograph source
Botanical source: View identity source

Scenes

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Chinese money plant

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