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Chinese money plant is an erect, clumping member of the nettle family. Its glossy, fleshy, circular leaves have petioles attached near their centers, producing a shieldlike form. NC State places its native habitat in cool, shaded mountains of Yunnan.
Small white to pink flowers occur on tall spikes, though cultivated houseplants seldom flower. Offsets and stem cuttings provide propagation routes. The compact ornamental is commonly grown indoors; its circular foliage is the distinguishing feature.
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