Penny & Rope basket

Chinese money plant & rope basket

Chinese Money plant; Pancake plant; UFO plant; Pass it on plant

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• Penny & Rope basket likes...

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    Medium light

    She loves a spot with lots of light. She’s not keen on harsh direct sunlight so place her slightly away from windows.

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    Feeding

    She’ll be over the moon if you feed her once per month in spring and summer. No need in winter.

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    Light watering

    She’s easygoing when it comes to water. She’ll only need a drink when you can feel her soil is dry to the touch.

• Quick facts

  Quick facts

  Botanical name

  Pilea peperomioides

  Nickname

  Chinese Money plant; Pancake plant; UFO plant; Pass it on plant

  Plant type

  Indoor

  Air purifying

  Yes

  Plant height (including nursery pot)

  25-35cm

  Pet/baby safe

  Yes

  Nursery pot size

  15cm

  Rope basket size

  15.4cm (internal width), 18cm (external width), 14cm (internal height), 15cm (external height)

• About Chinese Money plants

  The Chinese Money plant was first brought to the UK in 1906 by a man named George Forrest, and has been a popular houseplant ever since. Native to the Yunnan and Sichuan provinces of southern China, it’s much-loved for its simple care requirements and easy ability to propagate – not to mention, according to Chinese legend, its power to bring good fortune to its owners.

  We call ours Penny, after her coin-shaped leaves, but she’s also known as a UFO plant, Pancake plant and Pass-it-on plant. Whatever you call yours, you’ll find she’s an easy going housemate who asks very little of you. She likes a bright spot, and a drink once her soil has run dry. If you’re feeling generous, give her a feed with liquid fertiliser (diluted to half strength) once per month in spring and summer. This is a great pet-friendly plant for beginners.

  This set includes our classic Rope basket, a tactile design that works with any home. When watering your plants, always remove them from the decorative pot first and allow any excess water to drain completely before putting the plant back in the pot.

  For more care advice about Penny, check out our complete guide to Chinese money plant care.