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Chinese money plant (Pilea peperomioides)

Chinese money plant

Pilea peperomioides Diels · Urticaceae

Safe for cats and dogs

Pet safety

Safe for cats and dogs. Multiple authorities classify this plant as non-toxic to dogs and cats — see sources below.

Source: Multiple authorities .

Care

  • LightMedium / part shade – Bright indirect
  • WaterLet the top inch dry
  • HumidityAverage household
  • Temperature13°C – 24°C · 55°F – 75°F
  • DifficultyEasy
  • SoilStandard potting mix
  • FertilizingLightly, growing season only

Size & habit

  • Mature height (indoor) 20–30 cm
  • Habit Upright
  • Growth rateModerate

Common problems

  • Root rot
  • Spider mites

Propagation

  • Offsets / pups
  • Stem cutting

Sources

  • Taxonomy GBIF #5669632
  • Toxicity Multiple authorities
  • Supporting sources
    • NC State Extension Plant Toolbox — Pilea peperomioides: Safe for pets and children
    • ASPCA — Pilea cadieri (sibling species, same genus): Non-toxic to dogs and cats (Pilea genus broadly considered non-toxic; sibling species explicitly listed.)
  • Care references Cross-checked — see methodology.