Pancake plant (Pilea Peperomioidis)

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In recent years, the Pancake Plant has made its lustrous comeback as the undisputed star among plant lovers! Once a rare find, it is now an indispensable showpiece in any modern home. This green friend is officially called the Pilea Peperomioides. Its flat, round leaves have earned it its nickname "Pancake Plant.

Where did the Pancake plant originally come from?

The Pilea has its origins in the mountainous regions of southwestern China. Here it grows naturally on rocky slopes and in the shade of trees. The plant was first discovered by a Swedish missionary in the 1940s during his stay in China. He brought some cuttings back to Europe, where the plant quickly became popular for its unique appearance and easy care.

Is the Pancake plant poisonous?

The Pancake plant is known as non-toxic plant for pets! That makes it the ideal companion for your furry friends. So it is certainly not a problem if your cat sneaks a bite of the pancake plant, but beware that your cat does not nibble too much on it, this is obviously not so healthy.

Pancake plant's air-purifying qualities

The Pancake Plant is known as an excellent air purifier! Although the plant is relatively small compared to other houseplants, this does not mean that its air-purifying power is also small. Of course, you would need several pancake plants to have a noticeable impact, but don't underestimate the power of each individual plant. Every little bit helps!

How big can a Pancake plant grow?

The pancake plant can grow quickly when it is enjoying itself. Of course, this does vary from one individual to another and certainly also depends on care and location. Over a long period of time, the plant can grow about 30 to 40 cm tall and can also grow a sturdy stem. Of course, you can also choose to propagate the plant to create small pancake plants.

Can the Pancake plant bloom?

It may surprise you, but yes, a pancake plant can also bloom! After a period of overwintering, small white flowers may appear on the plant. However, this is rare. Fortunately, the flowering of a pancake plant does not affect the health or growth of the plant itself. So if you are lucky and your pancake plant begins to bloom, leave the flowers in place.

How do you care for a Pancake plant?

Although the Pilea Peperomioides is known for its ease of maintenance, this plant also deserves some attention from time to time. Make sure you are aware of the proper care tips.

The water requirements of the Pancake plant

The Pilea likes to get a small sip of water once a week. Unsure if your Pilea plant needs water? Just stick your finger in the soil and feel how dry the soil is. Is your plant already repotted? Then feeling with your fingers is not enough and it is important to use a moisture meter to use. Make sure to keep the soil slightly moist, but avoid excess water! To prevent rotting of the roots, it is important that no water remains at the bottom of the pot.

Feeding the Pancake Plant

Pancake plants are masters at finding their own nutrients in the rich potting soil in which they grow. Over time, it is good to supplement this with some plant food. Then do this especially in the summer months, in winter the plant is in a dormant mode and extra nutrition can even be harmful. Use normal houseplant food and never use more than the recommended amount.

What is the best location for the Pancake Plant?

Although the Pilea loves light, it can get a little shy of too much direct sunlight. This can even burn the leaves! A bright spot where the sunlight falls indirectly on it is ideal. That way your Pilea can enjoy vitamin D without risking burnt leaves from the intense UV rays. So remember not to put your Pilea plant right in front of the window.

Repotting the Pancake Plant

Are you planning to give your Pilea plant a new home? Fortunately, you don't need to repot the Pilea Peperomioides very often, but when it's time, we want you to do it right! We recommend repotting the Pancake Plant once every 2 years to a pot at least 20% larger than its current size. That way you give it just enough room to grow and flourish. The best time to repot your pancake plant is in spring. During this time, the plant recovers and grows faster.

Cutting and pruning the plant

One of the great perks of the pancake plant is its ability to be easily propagated. You've probably already seen it: cute baby pancake plants growing around the mother plant. Let these little ones grow next to the mother plants for a while before you take cuttings.
How best to do this we have explained in great detail in our blog.

Pruning the Pancake plant is not a difficult job. It may happen that some leaves of the plant become limp and turn a yellow color. In that case, don't worry because this is the normal growth process of the little plant. You can easily prune your pancake plant by gently removing the leaves. Often you will find that the limp and yellow leaves are already letting go on their own. So it is not necessary to prune your pancake plant, but of course it looks a lot nicer!

Pancake plant diseases and pests

The Pancake Plant is a tough cookie when it comes to plant diseases. Fortunately, you rarely have to worry because the only disease it can be susceptible to is mildew. With a natural pesticide, you can often deal with mildew quickly and effectively.

Ordering pancake plants at Green Bubble

Looking for a retro Pancake Plant? Then you're in the right place at Green Bubble! When you buy a plant, of course you want only the very best. At Green Bubble we strive every day to deliver the highest quality plants. All our plants come straight from the grower, so you're always assured of fresh, green gems.

At Green Bubble it's all about happy customers and healthy plants. Don't feel like going out and lugging plants around? No problem! You can buy all your houseplants easy to order online with us. So ordering a Pilea Peperomioides is a piece of cake at Green Bubble. And the best news? If you order a Pilea Peperomioides today, you'll have it home in no time! Ease of ordering and beautiful houseplants, that's what we stand for at Green Bubble. So, want to buy a trendy Pancake Plant? Join us at Green Bubble!