FW: Pilea peperomia


> its probably Pilea peperomoides 
> "Chinese money plant"
> 
> While not intentional I'm sure many nurseries
> can't seem to get the names right.
> I can't help but smile at some of the 
> awful corruptions that pass by me.
> 
> The only other option is P. peploides
> 
> Rod
> 
> ----------
> From: 	PFowler@cairn-energy.plc.uk
> Reply To: 	PFowler@cairn-energy.plc.uk
> Sent: 	Wednesday, 25 August 1999 7:18 AM
> To: 	medit-plants@ucdavis.edu
> Subject: 	Pilea peperomia
> 
> Hi all,
> It occured to me that someone might be able to identify my houseplant,
> which
> I suspect is more tropical than mediterranean.  It says Pilea peperomia on
> the label, but I can't find any record of this name anywhere - even the
> Kew
> gardens database blew me out on this.    It has peltate leaves (circular
> with the leaf stem attached at the centre, like nasturtium) and each leaf
> stem rises from a central column, which sheds leaves as it grows, like a
> palm.  It's a pretty thing, and while I've worked out that it likes a lot
> of
> moisture and a lot of sun, I'm worried that I'm going to inadvertently
> kill
> it.
> If anyone can tell me anything about it, or point me towards a good site
> I'd
> really appreciate it.
> Jools Fowler
> 
>
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