{"product_id":"15-25cm-pea-peperomioides-12cm-pot-house-plant","title":"15 - 25cm Pilea Peperomioides 12cm Pot House Plant","description":"\u003ch1\u003ePilea peperomioides (Chinese Money Plant)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePilea peperomioides, commonly known as the Chinese Money Plant, Pancake Plant or UFO Plant, is one of the most recognisable and popular houseplants thanks to its distinctive round leaves and easy-care nature. Native to the Yunnan Province of China, this charming plant has become a favourite among plant enthusiasts for its unique appearance and ability to produce numerous offsets, often referred to as \"pups\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts glossy, coin-shaped leaves are held on long stems, creating an attractive architectural form that suits a wide range of interior styles. Compact, low-maintenance and fast-growing, Pilea peperomioides is ideal for windowsills, desks, shelves and plant displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs it matures, the plant develops a thicker stem and produces baby plants around the base, which can be propagated and shared with friends and family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLight\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePilea peperomioides thrives in bright, indirect light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePosition near an east or west-facing window.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright filtered light encourages compact, healthy growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRotate the plant regularly to maintain an even shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid prolonged direct sunlight, which can scorch the 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foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTemperature\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal temperatures:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e16°C–24°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProtect from cold draughts and temperatures below 10°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSoil\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a free-draining houseplant compost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA suitable mix may contain:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHouseplant compost\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerlite\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFine orchid bark\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood drainage helps maintain a healthy root system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed every 4–6 weeks during spring and summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApply at half strength during active growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReduce feeding during autumn and winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowth Habit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePilea peperomioides develops an upright growth habit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduces numerous offsets around the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForms a thicker central stem as it matures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for tabletops, shelves and bright windowsills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePropagation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the easiest houseplants to propagate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemove offsets once they have developed roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePot into fresh compost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep lightly moist until established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Care Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCare Aspect\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRequirement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBright indirect light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAllow top soil to dry slightly between waterings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHumidity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAverage household 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