Troubleshooting
Chinese money plant problems — and how to fix them
Chinese money plant (Pilea peperomioides) is generally forgiving once you match its basics, but a few issues come up again and again. Here is what each one looks like, why it happens, and the fix.
Curled or cupped leaves
Often light-related — too much sun cups the leaves down, too little curls them up.
Yellow lower leaves
Overwatering or natural turnover of the oldest leaves.
White spots on leaf undersides
Cytoliths — natural calcium deposits, not a problem.
Leaning stem
Plant grew towards the light; rotate weekly.
Prevent chinese money plant problems before they start
Most chinese money plant issues are care-mismatch, not bad luck. Dial in the basics:
Chinese money plant problems — FAQ
Why is my chinese money plant curled or cupped leaves?
Often light-related — too much sun cups the leaves down, too little curls them up.
Why is my chinese money plant yellow lower leaves?
Overwatering or natural turnover of the oldest leaves.
Why is my chinese money plant white spots on leaf undersides?
Cytoliths — natural calcium deposits, not a problem.
Why is my chinese money plant leaning stem?
Plant grew towards the light; rotate weekly.