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Chinese money plant

Scientific name: Pilea peperomioides

Family Urticaceae · Genus Pilea

Houseplants

Care snapshot

Compact ornamental plant with round leaves. Give it bright indirect light, rotate the pot periodically for even growth, and allow the upper soil to dry between waterings. Avoid standing water around the roots.

Draft seed — not medical or emergency advice. Human review pending.

Growing details

Season
Year-round indoors
Common pests
Fungus gnats, spider mites, mealybugs
Common diseases
Root rot, leaf spot

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