There’s nothing quite like the sight of a healthy Pilea peperomioides, with its perfectly round, pancake-like leaves held proudly aloft. But what happens when those cheerful, flat discs start to curl up like little cups? It can be a frustrating and confusing sight for any plant parent. You’ve given it a good home, you water…
Hello, fellow plant lover! Have you glanced at your beloved Pilea peperomioides lately and thought it looks less like the cute, coin-shaped plant you brought home and more like a lanky teenager stretching for the sky? You’re not alone. It’s one of the most common questions I hear from fellow gardeners. I promise you, a…
There’s a special kind of panic that sets in when you see it. One day your beloved Pilea Peperomioides—your charming Chinese Money Plant—is a perfect picture of health. The next, you spot a sad, yellowing leaf at the base. Then another. Soon, you’re faced with a classic case of pilea peperomioides dropping bottom leaves, and…
Have you ever looked at your Pilea peperomioides—that charming plant with pancake-shaped leaves—and wondered why it’s not quite thriving? Maybe its leaves are a bit droopy, a little yellow, or it just isn’t producing those adorable baby “pups” you see all over social media. It’s a common feeling, and I’m here to tell you the…
There’s nothing quite like the cheerful, coin-shaped leaves of a Pilea peperomioides, also lovingly known as the Chinese Money Plant. But what happens when that perky, upright friend starts to look more like the Leaning Tower of Pisa? You’ve given it love, you’ve given it a home, and now it’s slumping over in a dramatic…
Have you ever scrolled through a gardening subreddit and seen a picture of a Pilea peperomioides that looks absolutely perfect? Its leaves are like a stack of vibrant green pancakes, perfectly flat and facing the sun, with dozens of tiny “pups” sprouting around its base. Then you look over at your own Pilea, and maybe…
There’s nothing quite as disheartening as seeing those perfect, coin-shaped leaves on your Pilea peperomioides—your beloved Friendship Plant—develop dreaded brown, crispy edges. You’ve given it a name, a prime spot on your windowsill, and now it feels like it’s sending you a distress signal you can’t quite decipher. But don’t panic! As a long-time gardener,…