Known for its adorable pancake-shaped leaves, these plants originally come from Southwest China.
In addition to its eye-catching green beauty, it is believed to bring good luck and fortune. The circular leaves that look like coins helped with the idea of the plant bringing money to its owner.
Pilea Peperomioides, Chinese Money Plant, or even UFO Plant, are very easy to take care of, as long as you provide an ideal environment and be careful with the watering schedule.
Lighting: Bright, direct to indirect sunlight.
Watering: Only add water when the top of soil dries out.
Temperature: They prefer warm rooms.
Best spot: They will thrive closer to windows where they can get direct or indirect sunlight.
Pet Friendly? Yes.
Child Friendly? Yes.
PRO TIP: Rotate your plant once a month to keep it standing straight and for it to grow leaves all around. Otherwise it will grow one-sided.