Pilea Peperomioides ‘Friendship Plant’

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With its perfectly round, bright-green leaves perched on slender petioles, the Friendship Plant adds playful geometry to shelves, desks, and plant walls. Compact and self-propagating, it’s the ultimate low-maintenance, high-reward houseplant—ideal for beginners and busy plant parents alike.

Plant Profile

Botanical Name: Pilea peperomioides
Common Names: Friendship Plant, Chinese Money Plant, Pass-It-On Plant
Family: Urticaceae
Native Range: Yunnan Province, China
Growth Habit: Compact rosette

Care Guide

Requirement	Details
Light	Bright, indirect light (avoid harsh midday sun)
Water	About once a week—let the top inch of soil dry
Humidity	Average room humidity; appreciates occasional misting
Temperature	55 – 85 °F (no cold drafts)
Feeding	Fertilize monthly at half strength in spring & summer
Pruning	Remove yellow or damaged leaves as needed
Propagation	Separate and pot up “pups” that sprout at the base
Pests	Generally resilient; watch for the occasional aphid
Toxicity	Non-toxic to humans and pets

Fun Fact: Built-in Gift Machine

Nicknamed the “Friendship Plant” because it readily produces baby plants (pups) that you can pot up and pass along—spreading greenery and good vibes.

History Snapshot

Discovered by a Norwegian missionary in the early 1900s, Pilea peperomioides traveled from China to Europe, where it spread hand-to-hand before becoming the global houseplant icon it is today.