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Pilea peperomioides 15cm H25cm

Pilea peperomioides 15cm H25cm

£15.00 GBP
£15.00 GBP
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Meet the Pilea peperomioides—the minimalist icon. With her perfectly round, coin-shaped leaves that bounce on long, delicate stems, she’s the ultimate symbol of modern mid-century charm. Cheerful, effortless, and undeniably cute, she’s here to bring some clean geometric style and good fortune to your tabletop gallery.

  • The Formal Name: Pilea peperomioides
  • The Nickname: Chinese Money Plant / UFO Plant
  • Roots: A hardy, unique mountain-dweller native to the shaded, rocky forests of Yunnan Province, China.
  • Natural Vibe: Growing on damp, mossy rocks in cool, humid conditions beneath the forest canopy.

Care Guide

  • Care Guide:
  • Sunlight: She loves bright, indirect light. Direct summer sun will easily scorch her circular leaves, but too little light will make her dome flat. Rotate her weekly so she grows straight!
  • Best Room: A bright office desk, a bedside table, or a kitchen shelf with filtered morning light.
  • Snacks: A standard houseplant fertiliser once a month during spring and summer growing seasons.
  • Tropical Feels: Very comfortable with average home humidity, though she appreciates a light misting now and then.
  • Cosy Factor: Happy in standard warmth (15–24°C). She can handle cool winter nights better than most tropicals.
  • Thirst: Let the soil dry out about 75% before watering again. Her leaves will droop slightly when she's ready for a drink.
  • Safety First: Pet-Friendly! 100% non-toxic and completely safe for your cats, dogs, and curious pets.
  • The Bedding: A well-draining, lightweight potting mix with plenty of perlite spiked in for airflow.
  • Family Tree: Propagate effortlessly by clipping the tiny "pups" that pop up directly from the soil and potting them up.
  • Space Needs: Stays compact and bushy, reaching about 30 cm tall before developing a sturdy central stem.
  • Speed: A relatively fast grower that rewards consistent light with a flurry of new round leaves.
  • Uninvited Guests: Watch for fungus gnats if the soil stays too damp, or mealybugs under the leaf sheets.
  • Moving Day: Repot every spring into a slightly larger container; she likes fresh soil to feed her babies.
  • Haircut: Gently wipe those round leaves with a damp cloth to keep them shiny and free of household dust.
  • Fresh Air: A dependable little air purifier that adds a fresh breath of oxygen to small interior spaces.
  • Plant Lore: Legend says placing a coin in her soil will attract wealth, prosperity, and financial luck to the home.
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