Pilea Peperomioides 《鏡面草》

🌿 Why You’ll Love Pilea peperomioides:

• Iconic coin-like foliage with a sculptural look

• Compact and perfect for desks, shelves, or windowsills

• Fast-growing and easy to propagate

• Considered a symbol of luck and prosperity

🌿 Pilea peperomioides – Care Guide

Popularly known as the Chinese Money Plant, UFO Plant, or Pancake Plant, Pilea peperomioides is a charming and eye-catching houseplant famous for its round, coin-like leaves perched on long, slender stems. Native to China, it’s loved not only for its whimsical appearance but also for being easy to propagate and low-maintenance—a true favorite for modern interiors.

☀️ Light Requirements

• Loves bright, indirect light

• Avoid harsh midday sun, which can scorch the leaves

• Too little light causes leggy growth – rotate regularly for even shape

💧 Watering

• Water when the top 2–3 cm of soil feels dry

• Avoid letting it sit in water – ensure good drainage

• Drooping leaves usually signal underwatering or overwatering

🌱 Soil & Potting

• Use a light, well-draining potting mix

• A blend with peat, perlite, and coco coir is ideal

• Repot once a year to refresh soil and allow room for growth

🌡️ Temperature & Humidity

• Prefers temperatures 18–25°C (65–77°F)

• Tolerates average indoor humidity well

• Avoid cold drafts and frost

🍃 Fertilizing

• Feed monthly during spring and summer with balanced liquid fertilizer

• No need to fertilize in winter when growth slows

✂️ Pruning & Maintenance

• Remove yellow or damaged leaves at the base

• Cut and replant baby offshoots (pups) when they have a few leaves of their own

• Clean leaves occasionally with a soft, damp cloth

✅ Ideal For

• Small spaces, bright shelves, beginner plant lovers

• Makes a lovely gift plant due to its symbolism of wealth and good fortune

• Great for plant propagation fans

⚠️ Pet Safety

• Non-toxic to cats and dogs – safe for pet-friendly homes!

Add some style, cheer, and good vibes to your home with the Pilea peperomioides—a little plant that brings a lot of joy.