Hirt's Gardens Chinese Money Plant - Pilea peperomioides - 4" Pot

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NorthPileaP
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Product Description

Greenhouse fresh from Hirt's Gardens since 1915. The Chinese Money Plant, also known as the missionary plant, lefse plant, pancake plant, UFO plant or just pilea (short for its scientific name of Pilea peperomioides) is originally from the southwestern Yunnan province of China. Popular lore maintains that a Norwegian missionary, Agnar Espegren, took cuttings home with him in the 1940s, and shared them with friends and family. Those plants were spread throughout Scandinavia, and eventually the world, as people passed cutting between friends. Where to Grow Light-wise, the best situation for a Chinese money plant is bright light, with no direct sunlight. Direct sun scorches leaves, and light shade may encourage larger leaves. They're said to be hardy down to freezing, and a period of cool temperatures will make them more likely to produce their tiny white flowers on pink stems. Care and Maintenance The Chinese money plant prefers a well-draining potting soil, and a pot with drainage holes is necessary. The soil needs to mostly dry out between waterings, with more watering required in warmer, sunnier weather. If the leaves start to look slightly droopy, that's a sign that the plant needs water. To keep your Chinese money plant nicely shaped, rotate it at least once a week to prevent it from getting lopsided. The large leaves tend to accumulate dust, so these plants benefit from regular showers, or at least wiping down of their leaves. Treat monthly with an all-purpose plant fertilizer during the spring and summer growing seasons. You may also want to put your plant outdoors as temperatures warm, but, again, take care to keep it out of direct sunlight.
  • Greenhouse fresh from Hirt's Gardens since 1915.
  • Water thoroughly when on the dry side
  • Does well under artificial light
  • Native to the southwestern Yunnan province of China
  • Immediate shipping

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  • 5
    Great company

    Posted by Rose O’Brien on Jan 28th 2019

    My plant arrived quickly in great condition. I live in a cold climate and my plant was wrapped and special care taken to keep it from freezing.

  • 4
    Full & healthy plant!

    Posted by Britt on Jul 10th 2018

    I recently killed my Pilea and was pleased to receive a full & healthy one for under $20! I've already noticed 2 pups growing in my plant. The only reason for 4 stars is because a few leaves were damaged during shipping &/or had very tiny brown spots. Other than that, I'm glad to watch this baby grow!

  • 5
    Green and beautiful

    Posted by Green and healthy on Jun 7th 2018

    I received my order in the perfect condition and I really love it, the plant look very healthy and green.

  • 4
    Must buy!

    Posted by Unknown on May 30th 2018

    What a perfect healthy plant. So happy I decided to purchase online after contemplating whether or not I’d get something I’d like. The pilea arrived very well packaged and is doing wonderfully!