Chinese Money Plant
The Chinese money plant went from near-impossible-to-find to windowsill staple almost entirely by word of mouth — it was passed hand to hand as pups long before nurseries caught up, which is exactly what makes it so satisfying to own. The round, coin-like leaves on slender stalks give it a neat, almost graphic look.
It is easy and fast, asking mainly for bright indirect light and a quarter-turn every few days so it doesn't lean and go lopsided. Its best trick is generosity: it constantly throws up little plantlets from the soil and stem that you can lift, root, and give away. Droopy leaves usually just mean it's thirsty.
Bright indirect light keeps it compact and the leaves flat and round. In low light the stems stretch and lean; rotate the pot often, as it leans hard toward the light.
Water thoroughly and drain; it droops its coins when thirsty and perks up after a drink
Low — keep to a consistent rhythm and don't let it dry out hard.
Non-toxic and safe around cats, dogs, and children.
Water when the top inch is dry; it droops to warn you
Feed with a balanced houseplant fertiliser
Rotate the pot a quarter-turn so it grows evenly
Lift and pot up the pups to make more plants
Repot as it fills the pot