Pilea
Pilea is a vegetable in the Urticaceae family. It grows best in bright indirect light with medium moisture, and is listed for USDA zones 10-12.
Varieties
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PROPAGATION CATEGORY: Tropical houseplant (offsets) (not in original seed catalog). Use: Round coin-like leaves; produces shareable pups. Note: Considered pet-safe.
Pilea (Pilea peperomioides), the Chinese money plant, is a cheerful houseplant with round coin-shaped leaves that readily produces offsets (pups) to share; pet-safe and easy.
Growing notes: Botanical name: Pilea peperomioides|Hardiness zones: 10-12|Propagation: offsets|Light: Bright indirect light|Water: Medium|Mature size: 8-12 inches
Plan your pilea planting
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Storing & preserving
Most keep best refrigerated; storage crops prefer a cool, dry spot.
- Freeze: Blanch briefly, cool, then freeze — keeps color and texture.
- Can: Pressure-can low-acid vegetables; water-bath only pickled/acidified ones.
General home-preservation guidance — for tested processing times and safety, follow the National Center for Home Food Preservation.
Growing timeline
Care & troubleshooting
No curated care & troubleshooting advice for pilea yet. Our extension-sourced library currently focuses on common edible crops; we're expanding it over time.