Tired of growing jasmine and spider plants? Grow this one instead: easy to care for, easy on the eyes, and it quickly fills out its pot

Green plants are very popular, especially jasmine, spider plants and the like, but some flower lovers have been growing them for years, looking at them every day, year after year, and now they have aesthetic fatigue. They want a change but do not know what green plant to switch to.

Today Huar recommends a green plant called Pilea peperomioides (Chinese money plant). It is easy to care for and easy on the eyes, and it quickly fills out its pot. It is a perennial succulent herb with a delicate, graceful form and glossy, emerald-green leaves that stay green all year round, giving a fresh and elegant feeling. It can also break down toxic gases in the air and absorb radiation from computers, phones and the like, helping to relieve fatigue and protect the eyes. It can be placed on a coffee table, plant stand, windowsill, office desk and other places.

Pilea peperomioides is a semi-shade plant and does not need too much light. It is an excellent indoor ornamental, needing only some scattered light each day. In summer the light is too strong, so shade it carefully, otherwise the leaves are easily scorched, causing dry tips, yellow leaves and leaf drop, which reduces its ornamental value.

Pilea peperomioides likes water, and during care it should be kept appropriately moist to promote growth and keep the branches and leaves lush. Water by the rule of dry-then-wet: when dry, water thoroughly. In summer, when temperatures are high and water evaporates quickly, spray the leaves often to increase humidity and keep them plump, emerald green and glossy.

It has low fertilizer requirements, especially in winter and summer, when growth is slow and its absorption capacity is low, so fertilize less, and when fertilizing, use a weak fertilizer.

Pilea peperomioides has relatively few pests and diseases, but in summer it often develops ringspot disease, whose main symptoms are stunted, dwarfed plants and distorted leaves, which cause poor growth and reduce ornamental value. Each month you can spray diluted Bordeaux mixture on the branches and leaves as a preventive measure.

That is all for the care of Pilea peperomioides. If flower lovers have anything to add, you can share it with everyone in the comments section below. To learn more about growing flowers, you can follow Huajianke!