Chinese Money Plant
Pilea peperomioides
Also known as: Pancake Plant, UFO Plant
A complete guide to growing and propagating Chinese Money Plant: its care needs, how to take cuttings and root them, how long propagation takes, and how to fix the most common problems.
Chinese Money Plant care at a glance
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How to propagate Chinese Money Plant
Offsets (pups)
- Find pups sprouting from the soil or the mother's stem.
- Cut a soil pup below the surface with its roots, or root a stem pup in water.
- Pot up once roots are an inch or two long.
Common Chinese Money Plant problems & fixes
Curling leaves
Light or watering imbalance. Aim for steady bright indirect light and even moisture.
Pale, leggy stem
Too little light. Move brighter and rotate regularly.
Yellow lower leaves
Overwatering. Let soil dry more between waterings.
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Toxicity notes are a general guide based on ASPCA-style classifications â if a pet ingests any houseplant, contact your vet. Care needs vary with your home's conditions.