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Pilea Peperomioides
make life beautiful
Pilea Peperomioides
coin-shaped leaves
Pilea Peperomioides
Pilea Peperomioides goes by many names. You may have heard them called Chinese Money Tree, Friendship Plant, Coin Plant, Pancake Plant or even the Pass It Along Plant. As the Pilea grows, the coin-shaped leaves grow on top of each other resembling a stack of coins, which is where some of its names come from. The other names come from the baby plants, called Baby Tears, that grow at the base of the mom plant. These can be easily shared or replanted to grow on their, making them great for passing on to friends. Overall, these are easy-to-care-for plants that make a great addition to any home.
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Light
Pileas prefer medium to bright light. Although they can adjust to lower lighting conditions, it will start to get leggy and produce fewer leaves.
The leaves are sensitive to direct light and will burn with too much exposure.
Water
Water your Pilea when the top 75% of the soil is dry to the touch before giving it a thorough drink, making sure water runs through the bottom of the pot. If you notice the leaves start to droop it is time to water.
Fertilizer
Give your Pilea a boost during the Spring and Summer by feeding it monthly with an all-purpose, balanced house plant food. Hold off on fertilizing during the Fall and Winter when growth has slowed.
Pro Tip
Rotate your Pilea weekly to ensure a more even growth pattern.
Pro Tip
Once the offshoots, or Baby Tears, are a few inches tall they are ready to replant. Dig out as much of the baby plant roots as possible, and shear it off the mother plant just below the soil line, then repot in a pot.
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