Pilea Care 101
With its round, saucer-like leaves on long stalks, this cute little plant looks as if it landed in the living room from outer space. Those round, lilypad-like leaves also give it a common name of Chinese money plant.
Light
Thrives in bright direct light, but can tolerate bright to medium indirect light.
Water
Water every 1–2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Pets
Most pileas are pet friendly!
Fun Fact
Pilea plants are commonly cultivated as houseplants because of their easy-going nature and diversity of leaf colour & shape.
Sad Plant Signs
Wilting plant or curling leaves, dry potting mix: Under-watered
Yellowing leaves, black stems: Overwatered
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