Peperomia and Pilea are two very similar plants but with different origins. Let's see how they differ
He is about to end up run over, his mother saves himConsidered a symbol of luck and abundance, Peperomia and Pilea are two very similar plants but with different origins. Let's see what they differ in and how to recognize them
Plant of Chinese coins: with this expression we often and gladly refer to both Peperomia Polybotrya and Pilea Peperomioides, two much loved and generally confused ornamental plants. Both are considered symbols of prosperity and luck. Despite their strikingly similar appearance, they are actually two species with completely different characteristics and origins. Let's find out what the differences are and how to easily distinguish them.
Characteristics of Peperomia
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Peperomia Polybotrya is a succulent houseplant, native to South America, which needs little light and little water. It belongs to the large Piperaceae family, from which numerous spices used in cooking are obtained. However, peperomia it is not edible.
The characteristics of this plant are:
- Fleshy, bright green leaves in the shape of a raindrop (for this reason it is also known as Peperomia raindrop) or coin
- Height up to about 35/40 cm
- Fleshy, smooth, little branched stems
- Tiny white flowers (which do not emit perfume), gathered in a sort of floral plume
Read also: Peperomia: how to grow and care for this evergreen plant that will give you satisfaction in the summer
Characteristics of the Pilea
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Pilea peperomioides is an ornamental plant native to China and belonging to the Urticaceae family. It is a plant widely used to decorate apartments and offices thanks to its elegant appearance and very little care required. In fact, it can easily be grown indoors even by those without a green thumb. Pilea can be distinguished at a glance from Peperomia thanks to the following characteristics:
- Rounded leaves, long petiolate, glossy and of a beautiful bright and glossy green, with smooth margins (their diameter can reach 15 centimeters)
- Straight stems light brown and slightly lignified at the base, which can even exceed 60 centimeters
- Small, white flowers, reminiscent of those of begonia
- Bushy but tidy habit
Read also: Pilea peperomioides, how to grow and care for the coin plant
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