Pilea Peperomioides 'Friendship Plant'

Whimsical, modern, share-worthy 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.