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Pilea peperomioides

Family Name: Urticaceae
Common Name: Chinese Money Plant

Name

Family Name
Genus Epithet
Species Epithet
Common Names

Classifications and Characteristics

Plant Growth Form Herbaceous Plant, Succulent Plant
Lifespan (in Singapore) Perennial

Biogeography

Native Habitat Terrestrial
Preferred Climate Zone Sub-Tropical / Monsoonal, Temperate

Landscaping Features

Desirable Plant Features Ornamental Foliage
Landscape Uses Small Gardens, Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting

Plant Care and Propagation

Light Preference Semi-Shade
Water Preference Moderate Water
Rootzone Tolerance Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils

Foliar

Mature Foliage Colour(s) Green
Foliar Type Simple / Unifoliate

Image Repository

Images

Others

Master ID 33793
Species ID 8209
Flora Disclaimer The information in this website has been compiled from reliable sources, such as reference works on medicinal plants. It is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment and NParks does not purport to provide any medical advice. Readers should always consult his/her physician before using or consuming a plant for medicinal purposes.
Species record last updated on: 26 August 2021.
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