Chinese Money Plant
Common Names: pilea peperomioides, the Chinese money plant, UFO plant, pancake plant, lefse plant or missionary plant. It's coin shaped leaves is what gives Chinese money plants their name. The plant has long been believed to bring good luck and good fortune to its owner, making it a great plant for anyone starting a new chapter in life. It's also known as a friendship plant because they produce multiple “pups”, or offshoots around the base of the mother plant, which can be potted up and passed along to friends to start their own Money plant. Superstitions have helped this plant remain popular such as placing a Chinese money plant in your home or workplace is believed to activate positive energy that in turn will attract wealth and prosperity. It also has connections to support growth and renewal with its upward spiraling leaves which symbolize a continuous flow of upward and positive energy!
Plant Care Tips:
Watering:
Water these guys when the topsoil is dry to the touch. You don't want them to dry out completely but you also don't want wet roots.
Lighting:
Pilea Peperomioides love indirect bright light for the best growth. Too much sun will burn the leaves and too little will result in stagnant growth or worse. Lighting is a huge part of making these guys happy so make sure you place it correctly or keep trying until you find that ideal spot- also dusting off leaves periodically will allow it to properly access the light it receives.
Temperature:
A pretty modereate 60 - 75 is the ideal temperature. Make sure to protect them from drafts of hot or cold as well.
Soil Medium:
Well draining soil is all these guys need. Regular store bought peat moss based potting soil with some extra perlite mixed in is perfect.
With proper care the Chinese money plant will thrive and bring beauty and good fortune to whatever space it is placed in.
