Lil' Chinese Money Plant

The Pilea Peperomioides baby plant earned its nickname, the Chinese Money Tree, for supposedly bringing good luck to its owners. This makes it a Prickle favourite for gifting; superstitions have to come from somewhere, right?

First and foremost, this indoor plant is pet-friendly, so you don't need to worry about any little Pricklettes getting their hands on it. The baby Missionary Plant is a fast grower that reaches a height of around 30 cm, making it the perfect coffee table houseplant.

While it is slightly shade-tolerant, the leaves can curl up if the Pilea Peperomioides baby plant needs to be moved to a brighter spot. Your bathroom or kitchen makes the ideal home for this humidity-loving plant. In fact, your Chinese Money Plant loves the humidity so much, that it wants to be regularly misted too.

To best care for your baby Money Plant, regularly water it, but be sure to not let it sit in water as too much will cause its leaves to droop. Your baby UFO Plant ideally likes it nice and warm between 18-29°C, but don't panic if your home isn't that hot as it can handle temperatures as low as 10°C.

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