SPECIMEN NO. #49 🟢 PET SAFE Family: Urticaceae

Pilea peperomioides

Common Name: Chinese Money Plant

Pilea peperomioides (Chinese Money Plant) botanical field specimen photograph

ASPCA Pet Toxicity Determination

Toxic to Dogs? NO (Safe)
Toxic to Cats? NO (Safe)
Clinical Symptoms:

Non-toxic. Safe for dogs and cats.

Quantitative Care Thresholds

Light Level Profile Bright Indirect
Minimum Light Requirement 1500 Lux
Maximum Light Tolerance 4500 Lux
Watering Frequency Every 7 Days
Temperature Envelope 13°C – 30°C
Ideal Ambient Humidity 50% RH

Taxonomic & Field Verification

GBIF Usage Key 5669632
Native Biogeographical Range BR; Belgium; Belgium [I]; China (SW-Sichuan, W-Yunnan); India [c]; China South-C...
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