Pilea peperomiodes, also known as the Chinese money plant, has a dome of beautiful and unusual leaves that look like small lily pads.
It is an erect, evergreen perennial plant, with shiny, dark green, circular leaves of various sizes on long petioles.
The leaves are described as peltate—circular, with the petiole attached near the centre.
The stem is greenish to dark brown, usually unbranched and upright, and lignified at the base when mature.
The flowers are inconspicuous.
In the wild it is around 30cm high, though inside it can become quite the beast once you find its 'happy place'.
Pilea peperomioides is a low maintenance species that thrives in a bright spot near a window, but it is best to keep the plant out of direct sunlight as too much direct sun can cause the leaves to burn.
However, too little light can cause the leaves to fade and the plant's overall health to suffer, so take time to find a spot that's just right.
It is an easy going plant that is good for beginners as it's quite forgiving of neglect in terms of watering and feeding.
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