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Chinese Money Plant (Pilea peperomioides) Care Guide

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Pilea peperomioides

Genus: Pilea - Species: peperomioides - Family: Urticaceae

Phonetic Spelling: py-LEE-uh pep-er-oh-mee-OY-dees

Common Names:

Chinese Money Plant
Coin Plant
Friendship Plant
Missionary Plant
Pancake Plant
UFO Plant

Tags

low maintenance

easy to grow

container plant

patio

houseplant

ornamentals

perennial

interesting leaves

pet friendly

Quick Facts

Height: 0 ft. 8 in. - 1 ft. 0 in.
Width: 0 ft. 8 in. - 1 ft. 0 in.
USDA Zones:
- 9a
- 9b
- 10a
- 10b
- 11a
- 11b
NC Region:Not specified
Origin:China South-Central
Life Cycle:
- Perennial
Plant Types:
- Perennial
- Houseplant
Habit:Not specified

Distribution

N/A

Uses

N/A

Potted plant with circular leaves

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