Pilea (Chinese Money Plant) – 3.5"

A charming and distinctive houseplant loved for its perfectly rounded, coin-shaped leaves and playful upright growth. Pilea peperomioides, commonly known as the Chinese Money Plant, produces bright green leaves held on slender stems, creating an airy and modern silhouette. Its compact 3.5-inch size is perfect for desks, shelves, windowsills, tabletops, and small-space plant displays, while its tendency to produce offsets makes it especially fun to grow and propagate.

Key Features

• Distinctive round, coin-shaped leaves create a playful and modern appearance
• Fresh green foliage grows on slender stems for an airy, sculptural look
• Compact 3.5-inch size is ideal for desks, shelves, windowsills, and tabletops
• Frequently produces small offsets or “pups” that can develop into new plants
• Popular, easy-to-display houseplant that complements modern and minimalist interiors

Plant Care Instructions

• Light: Prefers bright, indirect light for compact, healthy growth. Some gentle morning sun is usually tolerated, but avoid prolonged harsh direct sunlight.
• Water: Allow the top 2–4 cm of soil to dry before watering thoroughly. Let excess water drain completely and avoid keeping the soil constantly wet.
• Soil: Use a light, well-draining indoor potting mix with added perlite or similar material to improve root aeration and drainage.
• Humidity: Adapts well to average household humidity. Moderate humidity and good air circulation support healthy foliage.
• Temperature: Prefers approximately 16–24°C. Protect from cold drafts, heating vents, and prolonged temperatures below 10°C.
• Fertilizer: Feed every 4–6 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertilizer diluted according to label directions. Reduce feeding during slower winter growth.
• Maintenance: Rotate the plant regularly to encourage balanced, upright growth, as the leaves naturally reach toward the strongest light source. Remove dust gently with a soft, damp cloth.
• Pruning: Remove yellowing or damaged leaves near the base using clean scissors. Established offsets can be separated and propagated when they have developed sufficient roots.
• Repotting: Repot every 1–2 years or when roots become crowded, using a slightly larger container with adequate drainage.

Note: Plant size, leaf shape, fullness, and growth habit may naturally vary from the product image. Plant pot may also vary in design. Most plants come in a one-time-use plastic grower pot.