Chinese money plant care
Pilea peperomioides needs bright light with no direct sun. Check the soil before you water.
This is general care advice. Check the label of your plant. Keep toxic plants away from pets and children.
Add to my plantsCare at a glance
- Botanical name
- Pilea peperomioides
- Other names
- Pilea, Pancake plant, UFO plant
- Light
- Bright light, no direct sun. Put it in bright indirect light. Turn the pot each week so the plant grows straight.
- Soil check
- Every 6 to 10 days in the growing season. The app learns the real time.
- Humidity
- Medium humidity
- Feeding
- Feed once a month in spring and summer. Do not feed in winter.
How to check the soil of Chinese money plant
How does the soil feel 2 to 3 cm below the top?
Push a finger 2 to 3 cm into the soil. Feel if it is dry, damp or wet.
- Dry: no soil sticks to your finger. Water the plant.
- Damp: a little soil sticks to your finger. It feels cool. Do not water yet.
- Wet: soil sticks to your finger and feels soggy, or you see water. Do not water. Check the drainage.
Do not water on a fixed day. Test the soil first. Read the soil check guide.
Soil mix
Use a light, well-draining mix. Mix potting soil with perlite.
Tips for Chinese money plant
- Leaves that curl down mean too much sun or water. Check both.
- Leaves that lean to the window mean uneven light. Turn the pot often.
- Pups grow on the soil. Cut them with some roots and plant them in small pots.
Pet safety
We do not know if this plant is safe for pets. Keep it away from pets and children.