Curling pilea leaves - Ask Extension
I have a Chinese Money Plant that I am growing indoors in a plastic pot and some of the new leaves have started to curl (they have not fully uncurled ...
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Curling pilea leaves #876541
Asked July 09, 2024, 4:34 PM EDT
I have a Chinese Money Plant that I am growing indoors in a plastic pot and some of the new leaves have started to curl (they have not fully uncurled as they grow). I water it thoroughly when the soil has dried out and I keep it on the windowsill of a bathroom for the sunlight and humidity. I was hoping to receive some advice or thoughts on why the leaves are not fully uncurling and what I should do about it. Thank you.
Montgomery County Maryland
Expert Response
Hi,
It sounds like it could be getting too much water? or just too little perhaps? Has it been recently repotted? If you bought it like this, maybe it needs fresh potting mix. Is it getting enough light? Check under the leaves for signs of mite damage or small specks.
We don't have a resource page or specific experience with this particular house plant but have found a detailed answer from Toronto Master Gardeners which covers all the detective questions to help get to the bottom of it:
https://www.torontomastergardeners.ca/askagardener/pilea-peperomioides-curling-leaves/
After you review the webpage feel free to send along any other information.
Emily
