Botanical name: Pilea peperomioidesCommon names: Pilea, pancake plant, Chinese money plant, missionary plantTemperature requirement: Grows anywhere as a houseplant; outside, grows best in warm, mild climates with a minimum temperature of about 50 degrees Fahrenheit, or 10 degrees Celsius (some sources say they are hardy down to freezing)Water requirement: Low to moderate (water only when dry); thrives in well-draining soilLight requirement: Bright, indirect light; needs shelter from intense sunMature size: About 12 inches tall and wideBenefits and tolerances: Like other houseplants, pilea can improve air qualitySeasonal interest: Evergreen grown as a houseplant; forms tiny, inconspicuous white flowersWhere to put it. Pilea thrives in bright, indirect light — like a sunny north-facing window or a south-facing window with a gauzy curtain. Direct sunlight can cause the delicate leaves to burn. In mild climates, you can move the plant outside in summer — a good time to wash off the leaves if they’ve become dusty — as long as you keep it out of direct sunlight.
Botanical name: Pilea peperomioidesCommon names: Pilea, pancake plant, Chinese money plant, missionary plantTemperature requirement: Grows anywhere as a houseplant; outside, grows best in warm, mild climates with a minimum temperature of about 50 degrees Fahrenheit, or 10 degrees Celsius (some sources say they are hardy down to freezing)Water requirement: Low to moderate (water only when dry); thrives in well-draining soilLight requirement: Bright, indirect light; needs shelter from intense sunMature size: About 12 inches tall and wideBenefits and tolerances: Like other houseplants, pilea can improve air qualitySeasonal interest: Evergreen grown as a houseplant; forms tiny, inconspicuous white flowersWhere to put it. Pilea thrives in bright, indirect light — like a sunny north-facing window or a south-facing window with a gauzy curtain. Direct sunlight can cause the delicate leaves to burn. In mild climates, you can move the plant outside in summer — a good time to wash off the leaves if they’ve become dusty — as long as you keep it out of direct sunlight.
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