Indoor Plants

The Chinese money plant (or Pilea) is frequently featured in Scandinavian interiors, where its bright green pancake-shaped leaves provide an adorable and welcome burst of colour against white walls. 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.Light-wise, the best situation for a Chinese money plant is a bright light, with no direct sunlight. Direct sun scorches leaves, and light shade may encourage larger leaves. The Chinese money plant prefers well-draining potting soil.