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How to Grow and Care for Chinese Money Plant (2024)

Related Topics: Pilea peperomioides

Chinese money plant (Pilea peperomioides), often referred to as the friendship plant, coin plant, or UFO plant, is a popular houseplant thanks to its attractive coin-shaped foliage and ease of care.
It is grown primarily for its unique foliage and does not often flower indoors.

This perennial is a low-maintenance, air-purifying option that's also pet-safe. Chinese money plant is easy to propagate and share with friends, hence "friendship plant." In the right lighting, it can double in size within a year.

Common NamePancake plant, Chinese money plant, coin plant, UFO plant, friendship plant
Botanical NamePilea peperomioides
FamilyUrticaceae
Plant TypePerennial
Mature Size12 in tall, 8 to 12 in.