{"id":21412,"date":"2024-07-18T15:16:41","date_gmt":"2024-07-18T14:16:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hortodocampogrande.pt\/produto\/uncategorized\/pilea-peperomioides-v-17\/"},"modified":"2026-04-23T14:30:51","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T13:30:51","slug":"pilea-peperomioides-v-17","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/hortodocampogrande.pt\/en\/produto\/plants\/indoor-plants\/pilea-peperomioides-v-17\/","title":{"rendered":"Chinese Money Plant – Pilea peperomioides (17cm pot)"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Pilea peperomioides<\/em>, also known as the “Pancake Plant”, “Chinese Money Plant” or “Friendship Plant”, is perfect for your home or as a gift. Native to China, it became popular because it\u2019s low-maintenance and because of the way it grows\u2014its leaves around the stem\u2014which is not only very original, but also looks great in many d\u00e9cor styles. It grows fairly quickly\u2014just wait for the soil to dry before watering\u2014and, like many other plants that in our climate should be kept indoors, it loves bright light but can\u2019t handle direct sun, especially during the hottest summer hours. Once it\u2019s rooted and has some size, tiny baby plants start to sprout around the main stem, making propagation really easy. At that point, you can take cuttings and give them to friends. According to Eastern philosophy, it\u2019s a good practice and may bring you luck and fortune. At the very least, it\u2019s a lovely way to show affection to someone you care about! And as if that weren\u2019t enough, it\u2019s pet-friendly and also helps purify the air indoors.<\/p>\n

Scientific name<\/strong>: Pilea peperomioides<\/em>
Common names<\/strong>: Pancake Plant, Chinese Money Plant, Friendship Plant, Missionary Plant
Family<\/strong>: Urticaceae<\/em>
Origin<\/strong>: China
Category<\/strong>: Indoor plant
Approximate height<\/strong>: 40cm
Pot diameter<\/strong>: 17 cm

CARE
Light<\/strong>: Place it in a spot with bright indirect light, though it tolerates some periods of partial shade well. Avoid strong direct sun, which can scorch the leaves.
Temperature<\/strong>: It likes temperatures between 16 \u00b0C and 24 \u00b0C, but tolerates down to 10 \u00b0C.
Humidity<\/strong>: It enjoys moderate to high humidity\u2014keeping it in the bathroom can be a great idea (as long as there\u2019s plenty of natural light and ventilation). Using a humidifier during drier months, or in drier environments, can be beneficial.
Watering<\/strong>: Water only when the potting mix is dry (the “finger test” is a good option). It doesn\u2019t tolerate waterlogging (watch out for saucers with standing water or decorative pots without drainage where watering water can pool unnoticed). It also doesn\u2019t tolerate extreme drought\u2014in those situations the plant may drop some leaves.
Soil<\/strong>: Rich in organic matter, light and well-draining (an indoor plant potting mix will work well).
Fertilising<\/strong>: Feed monthly during spring with a fertiliser suitable for green\/indoor plants.
Pet friendly<\/strong>: Safe for pets.<\/p>\n

Fun fact<\/strong>: Also called the “Missionary Plant”\u2014this popular name comes from how it made its way from China to Europe, via a Norwegian missionary. <\/p>\n

WARNING! Representative photo \u2013 the image shown is of a stock item at the time of cataloging and serves as a reference. The plant supplied will be similar to the photo but, depending on its growth stage, may vary in shape, appearance, or size (e.g., different leaf colour, with or without flowers\/fruit, etc.). A altura referida inclui o vaso pl\u00e1stico que se v\u00ea na fotografia.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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