{"product_id":"pilea-peperomioides-d11cm-15cm-1","title":"Pilea Peperomioides (Chinese Money Plant)","description":"\u003csection id=\"pilea-peperomioides\" class=\"product-content verdeia-product\"\u003e\u003c!-- INTRO --\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🌿 Glossy bright green round leaves • 🏡 Compact upright growth • ☀️ Bright indirect light • 💧 Moderate watering • 🐾 Non-toxic • 🏙️ 2 sizes available\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePilea Peperomioides\u003c\/strong\u003e, nicknamed \u003cem\u003eChinese money plant\u003c\/em\u003e, is native to the \u003cstrong\u003emountains of southwestern China\u003c\/strong\u003e, where it naturally grows in shaded rocky areas. Its glossy round leaves, carried on long upright stems, create a light, graphic silhouette that is instantly recognizable. It is one of the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plantas-faciles-cuidar\"\u003eeasiest plants to care for\u003c\/a\u003e in the catalogue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eNon-toxic to cats and dogs, it is perfectly suited to homes with pets, among the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plantas-aptas-para-mascotas-interior\"\u003epet-friendly indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003c!-- WHICH PILEA VARIETY SHOULD YOU CHOOSE? --\u003e\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"varietes-title\" id=\"varietes-pilea\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"varietes-title\"\u003eWhich Pilea variety should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pilea genus offers a wide diversity of shapes and colours. Here is how \u003cstrong\u003ePilea Peperomioides\u003c\/strong\u003e differs from the other varieties in the catalogue:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePilea Peperomioides\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — large glossy bright green round leaves carried on upright stems, with an airy, graphic shape; regularly produces offsets. The iconic version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/pilea-sugar-d13cm-20cm-planta-tropical-luminosa\"\u003ePilea Sugar\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — dark green leaves with bright silver patterns, compact and dense growth, highly decorative. The silver version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/pilea-mojito-planta-de-la-moneda-marmol\"\u003ePilea 'Mojito'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — soft green leaves marbled with silver, with very bright irregular patterns and a compact shape. The marbled version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/pilea-depressa\"\u003ePilea depressa\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — very small bright green leaves, trailing or creeping growth, ideal for hanging baskets. The miniature trailing version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c!-- LIGHT \u0026 PLACEMENT --\u003e\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"exposition-title\" id=\"exposition-emplacement\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"exposition-title\"\u003eLight \u0026amp; placement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePilea Peperomioides enjoys bright indirect light — bright enough to maintain its vivid green leaves and encourage balanced growth, but never direct sun, which would stain and scorch its round leaves. Among the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/10-plantas-faciles-mantenimiento-citadinos\"\u003eeasy-care plants for city dwellers\u003c\/a\u003e, it is one of the best suited to bright apartments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright indirect light — avoid direct sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e desk, living room, shelf, windowsill — anywhere with stable, bright light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15–27 °C, without sudden fluctuations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e light, rich and well drained — universal potting soil with perlite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eTurn the pot a quarter turn each week — Pilea tends to lean towards the light, and regular rotation ensures balanced, symmetrical growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c!-- WATERING \u0026 CARE --\u003e\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"arrosage-title\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"arrosage-title\"\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePilea Peperomioides likes slightly moist soil but never waterlogged — excess water causes yellowing leaves and root rot. Allow the surface to dry between waterings. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/riego-de-plantas-de-interior-la-guia-completa-para-no-volver-a-regar-demasiado\"\u003eWatering indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e should be adjusted to the season: more frequent in summer and much less frequent in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e once a week in spring and summer, every 2 weeks in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e essential — pot with drainage holes and well-draining substrate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertiliser:\u003c\/strong\u003e once a month in spring and summer, using diluted liquid fertiliser.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePropagation:\u003c\/strong\u003e separate the offsets that grow at the base and replant them in fresh substrate — they root easily within a few weeks, as with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/esquejes-plantas-guia-completo-multiplicacion\"\u003epropagation from cuttings\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eLeaves yellowing at the base almost always indicate excess water — let the soil dry out more and check that the pot drains properly before watering again.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c!-- DECOR IDEAS \u0026 PLANT COMBINATIONS --\u003e\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"deco-title\" id=\"associations-deco\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"deco-title\"\u003eDecor ideas \u0026amp; plant combinations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe light, graphic silhouette of Pilea Peperomioides — round leaves floating on upright stems — naturally suits modern, minimalist interiors. Its bright green foliage catches the light and livens up bright spaces without weighing them down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOn a shelf or desk,\u003c\/strong\u003e place it in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/maceta-gabriel-redonda-blanca-ceramica-14cm\"\u003ewhite round Gabriel ceramic Ø14 cm\u003c\/a\u003e — the pot's matte white finish highlights the bright green of the round leaves in a clean, luminous arrangement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a warm, natural combination,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/cubre-maceta-gabriel-ceramica-ocre-14cm\"\u003eochre Gabriel ceramic Ø14 cm\u003c\/a\u003e — the warmth of the matte ochre complements the Pilea's bright green for a soft, botanical arrangement on light wood furniture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a graphic pairing,\u003c\/strong\u003e combine it with a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/pilea-sugar-d13cm-20cm-planta-tropical-luminosa\"\u003ePilea Sugar\u003c\/a\u003e — the Sugar's dense silver leaves contrast with the Peperomioides' upright round leaves for a highly effective textural duo within the same family.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOn a windowsill,\u003c\/strong\u003e place it in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/maceta-relieve-rosa-ceramica\"\u003epink embossed ceramic Ø13.5 cm\u003c\/a\u003e — the pot's raised texture and soft pink complement the lightness of the round foliage for a fresh, spring-like arrangement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c!-- VERDEIA TIPS --\u003e\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"tips-title\" id=\"tips\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"tips-title\"\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurn the pot a quarter turn each week:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pilea naturally leans towards the light — regular rotation ensures symmetrical growth and harmonious development of all the stems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeparate the offsets when they reach 5–6 cm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Baby Pilea plants growing at the base can be separated from the mother plant with their roots and repotted directly into fresh substrate — it is the easiest way to propagate and share the plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWipe the round leaves regularly:\u003c\/strong\u003e a damp cloth once a month is enough to preserve their characteristic glossy shine and remove dust that blocks the stomata.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c!-- TECHNICAL DETAILS --\u003e\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"caract-title\" id=\"caracteristiques\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"caract-title\"\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePilea peperomioides\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chinese money plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e mountains of southwestern China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable size 1:\u003c\/strong\u003e H20 cm | Pot Ø13 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable size 2:\u003c\/strong\u003e H30 cm | Pot Ø15 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable size 3:\u003c\/strong\u003e H40 cm | Pot Ø27 cm\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright indirect light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate — allow the surface to dry between waterings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15–27 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet toxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e non-toxic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Modern \/ Graphic \/ Minimalist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEvery plant is unique: the photos show an example of its appearance. The size and density of the foliage naturally vary according to age and light levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"H20 cm | Pot Ø13 cm","offer_id":56278634725641,"sku":"22575","price":26.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"H30 cm | Pot Ø15 cm","offer_id":56278634758409,"sku":"12996","price":37.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/pilea-peperomioides-plante-a-monnaie-chinoise-verdeia-5692317.jpg?v=1775038227","url":"https:\/\/verdeia.eu\/en\/products\/chinese-money-plant-d11cm-15cm-1","provider":"Verdeia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}