PILEA Peperomioides - 'Chinese Money Plant'
Feeling Lucky?! Get a 'Chinese Money Plant' for your next beautiful plant baby :)
2ND picture showes mature 6" larger plants that are taller and more whimsical. Some will not have as many leaves upon arrival, but will regenerate in a bright window or well lit area.
The Chinese money plant, also known as the missionary plant, lefse plant, pancake plant, UFO plant, or just pilea (short for its scientific name of Pilea peperomioides) is originally from the southwestern Yunnan province of China. Popular lore maintains that a Norwegian missionary, Agnar Espegren, took cuttings home with him in the 1940s, and shared them with friends and family. Those plants were spread throughout Scandinavia, and eventually the world, as people passed cutting between friends.
Light-wise, the best situation for a Chinese money plant is bright light, with no direct sunlight. Direct sun scorches leaves, and light shade may encourage larger leaves. They’re said to be hardy down to freezing, and a period of cool temperatures may make them more likely to produce their tiny white flowers on pink stems.