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Pilea peperomioides
PileaMood Meter: Needs a Little Love
Also called: Pancake Plant, Missionary Plant
Round, coin-shaped leaves on individual long petioles
Growth habit: upright, self-branching. Drought tolerance: moderate.
Droops noticeably when thirsty but perks back up quickly after watering.
Plant Mood Meter: Needs a Little Love
Easy once you learn its rhythm, but it can droop quickly when thirsty and stretches if the light is too weak.
Care guide
Bright indirect light. Direct sun: Some gentle direct sun is tolerated; rotate if growth leans strongly.
Water when the upper portion dries; thorough watering followed by drainage works better than constant dampness.
Well-draining houseplant mix with added aeration.
Average home humidity is usually fine.
No support needed, though mature top-heavy plants may occasionally benefit from staking.
Problems Planticist can help with UnderwateringOverwatering / poor aerationRoot rot / impaired rootsExcess light / sun scorchInsufficient light (etiolation)Normal lower-leaf senescenceLow-humidity stressPest damageFertilizer / mineral salt buildup
