With their iconic, UFO-like glossy leaves, it is a great shame when a Chinese money plant starts to lose its distinctive look. Growing and caring for Chinese money plants is fairly simple. Treat it as it likes, and you will be rewarded with a large plant full of personality. Get it wrong, however, and the Pilea peperomioides, which is native to the Yunnan province of southern China, will not hesitate to let you know.
The best indoor plants are demanding, it is part of their charm, or so we think. With the Chinese money plant in particular, its thick, trunk-like stem, and leaves are telling of its health state. Curling, yellowing, leaves, or off-color trunk? While we never strive for perfection, this isn't quite how we envision our indoor greenery collection to greet us. But is there any hope?
