Pilea peperomioides — Chinese money plant (UFO plant) with round leaves on long petioles. Luck symbol, non-toxic, easy to propagate. Humidity 40-60%, indirect light, 15-25°C.
Approx height (including pot): 10 cm
Country of origin: Netherlands
Pot diameter: 6 cm
Pilea peperomioides, known as Chinese money plant, UFO plant or Chinese missionary, is one of the most popular indoor plants. Its perfectly round circular leaves on long stems create a unique playful appearance, like vegetal UFOs.
Said to bring luck and prosperity, traditional Scandinavian gift (hence "Chinese missionary" — brought to Norway by a Norwegian missionary from China).
Extremely easy to care and propagates itself through small offsets appearing from soil.
Pilea peperomioides from China (Yunnan province), Urticaceae family.
Perfectly circular round leaves (4-10 cm) on long petioles, glossy medium green.
Luck symbol, easy propagation, unique round leaf appearance. Non-toxic.
Lungime: 10 cm
Greutate (kg): 0.25 Kg
Denumire: Pilea
Diametru: 6 cm
Cerințe lumină: Partial umbra
Tip plantă: Decorative
Utilizare: Interior
Tip suport: Ghiveci
Material Suport: Plastic
Round leaves resemble coins — traditional Asian prosperity symbol.
NO, non-toxic, safe for pets and children.
EXTREMELY easy — offsets from soil can be separated.
Moderate, top 2-3 cm dry.
Bright indirect.