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small leaves money plant Pilea peperomioides – Foliage FactoryPilea peperomioides Pilea peperomioides is the classic round leaved Pilea, with coin shaped green leaves held on slim petioles around an upright central stem. It grows compactly at first, then often develops a visible stem and small offsets around the base. As the plant matures, the leaf canopy can rise above the pot and the basal pups become easier to separate. Bright indirect light keeps the growth more even, while occasional rotation helps the
Pilea peperomioides
Pilea peperomioides is the classic round-leaved Pilea, with coin-shaped green leaves held on slim petioles around an upright central stem. It grows compactly at first, then often develops a visible stem and small offsets around the base.
As the plant matures, the leaf canopy can rise above the pot and the basal pups become easier to separate. Bright indirect light keeps the growth more even, while occasional rotation helps the leaves develop around the stem rather than leaning strongly to one side.
Round coin leaves on Pilea peperomioides
- Leaf shape: Round, peltate leaves attach near the centre, giving the plant its familiar coin-leaf form.
- Leaf colour: Fresh green leaves sit on slender petioles and create an open canopy.
- Growth habit: An upright central stem develops over time, often with basal pups around the parent plant.
- Propagation: Offsets can be separated once they have enough root growth of their own.
- Pot behaviour: A snug pot and airy substrate keep watering easier to control.
- Mature growth: Older plants can form a taller visible stem below the leaf canopy.
Growth and origin of Pilea peperomioides
Pilea peperomioides is native to parts of south-western China, including Yunnan and Sichuan. Indoors, it behaves as a compact, upright perennial that grows in bright filtered light and a substrate that dries partly between waterings.
The rounded leaves turn toward the strongest light source, so rotating the pot keeps the plant from leaning strongly to one side. Older plants may develop a taller bare stem below the leaf canopy, especially after leaf drop or low-light growth.
Care guide for Pilea peperomioides
- Light: Give bright indirect light. Too much direct sun can scorch leaves, while low light can stretch the stem and petioles.
- Watering: Let the upper part of the substrate dry before watering again. Yellowing and leaf drop often follow repeated overwatering.
- Humidity: Normal indoor humidity is usually enough, but very dry air can cause crisp leaf edges.
- Temperature: Keep it warm and stable, away from cold draughts and cold windowsills.
- Substrate: Use a free-draining houseplant mix with added aeration for the fine roots.
- Repotting: Repot when the root ball fills the pot or watering becomes difficult to manage.
- Feeding: Feed lightly during active growth. Skip fertiliser if the plant is stressed, recently repotted or growing slowly.
- Propagation: Remove pups when they have several leaves and visible roots, then pot them into a small airy mix.
Common issues with Pilea peperomioides
- Yellow leaves: Usually linked to wet substrate, poor drainage or watering before the pot has dried enough.
- Leaning growth: Caused by one-sided light. Rotate the pot regularly for a more balanced canopy.
- Crispy edges: Can come from drying too far, hot direct sun or very dry air.
- Leaf drop: Often follows stress from overwatering, cold draughts or sudden changes in light.
- Fungus gnats: More common when the substrate stays wet for too long.
- Pests: Check stems and leaf undersides for spider mites and mealybugs.
Safety for Pilea peperomioides
Pilea peperomioides is commonly treated as a pet-safe houseplant. Chewing can still cause mild stomach upset, so keep it away from pets that regularly bite leaves.
Botanical background for Pilea peperomioides
Pilea peperomioides was described by Friedrich Ludwig Diels in 1912. The species belongs to Urticaceae, and the epithet peperomioides refers to its resemblance to Peperomia.
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★★★★★ 5
Informative
Format: Paperback
Very interesting. Great complement for a history or sociology class.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2024
★★★★★ 1
small comic book
Format: Paperback
more like a pamphlet than a book... very disappointing
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Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2020
★★★★★ 3
Booklet.
Format: Paperback
Book was depicted like a comic book. Disappointed in the content and how it was presented.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2024
★★★★★ 5
Well-told, fascinating history of an important event.
Format: Hardcover
There are many books available about the D-Day Invasion of World War II. But because so many people were involved, there are endless ways for the story to be told. In addition, for the same reason, authors have to pick and choose what information to share, there is simply too much to share in any one book. Plus, no two authors tell the story in the same way. Thus, there is a place for Hopkinson's book on the subject. And she's done a fabulous job in sharing the information in a way that works for adolescent readers.
The book starts with the experience of a young man flying over France as one of the thousands of paratroopers proceeding the sea-based invasion. This makes for a great beginning as it pulls the reader right into the story. Following a brief description of what D-Day was and how the U.S. Army was organized (helpful for those with little military or World War II background), Hopkinson goes back and tells the story of the major events that led up to the invasion itself. The book is divided up into 7 parts as follows: The Plan, The Gods of War, Night Into Day, Utah, Omaha, Aftermath: More than Courage, Quartermaster's Department. Each section includes important information related to the general plans and some of the individuals involved in creating those plans. As this book is written for American youth, it focuses on the two invasion sites that the Americans helped invade, the beaches code named Utah and Omaha. I especially appreciated the widespread use of quotes and experiences from individuals who were there. The story feels more real when one reads the words of an actual person. The inclusion of 'dispatches' and 'Reader's Invasion Briefings' helped create context in relation to specific issues that came up during the invasion.
All in all Hopkinson has created a compelling account of a day that changed the world forever. A day that young history buffs will want to know about. This is a book that would be easy to recommend to young readers who want a glimpse into the experiences of those involved in both the planning and executing of D-Day.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2018
★★★★★ 5
Read for yourself. Then book talk and get in the hands of students.
Format: Hardcover, Format: Hardcover
The kind of book you don’t want to put down. For sophisticated YA and adult readers. I thought I knew about D-Day, but as I began to read this book, I realized I had no idea what a complex operation this was--the covert planning and the freaking size of this plan. 13,000 U.S. paratroopers jumped out of planes. Some 57,000 stormed the beaches at Normandy. Others were brought in on "horsas" --airplane "gliders" made of balsa wood that were pulled by bigger planes and then let go to glide into enemy territory - with hundreds of men and equipment including jeeps aboard. Even though they'd planned and planned, the implementation was a debacle. Paratroopers and gliders landed off course. Amphibious vehicles, loaded with men, beached in the wrong spot or were hit by German weaponry and sank, leaving soldiers to drown or swim to shore, loaded down with 75 pounds of equipment. The Germans had lined the coast with explosives and were nested in to bunkers, ready to attack. The U.S. attempted to destroy some of this before men landed but were not successful. The men landing did not know this until they came upon well-fortified, heavily armored and waiting Germans (especially at Omaha Beach). It was a mess. And yet, they got a "toehold" onto the German occupied territory. A toehold that allowed the Allied forces to start moving against Hitler's army.
I’m writing all of this to say that Hopkinson expertly conveys the gravity and enormity of the situation. She does not pretend to know the feelings or thoughts of individuals involved in this experience. Instead she uses well-established facts and primary sources including many quotes from oral histories to tell the story of this day. Honestly, I finished this book thinking, “OMG” and feeling incredibly indebted to these soldiers and any other person who has served our country.
IN A CLASSROOM – My first thought is “Why do we still rely on textbooks in any kind of high school history class?” Book talk this. And then recruit a group of students to read, engage in student-led conversations, learn from additional sources, and then share their learning (and even their gratitude). Questions that might serve as a guide:
• “What made this endeavor enormous?” This kind of question includes the literal numbers, but also thinking critically about the emotional and mental weight of this plan on key individuals that Hopkinson alludes to and thinking beyond the text to the planning that Hopkinson does not describe, but that must have had to happen to get the troops ready.
• “How does Hopkinson weave complex details together in a way that makes the enormity of what happened accessible to the reader?” This could include a discussion of how she includes statistics, but also oral histories. What is the role of each of these types of details?
• “What does Hopkinson leave out?” or “What choices did Hopkinson clearly make about what to include and what not to include?” or “How does Hopkinson establish accuracy and authority throughout the text?”
IF YOU BOOK TALK THIS, a couple of tips:
• I would not take for granted the value of students previewing this text before reading, of students thinking through the design of the text (looking carefully at the table of contents) and the PURPOSE of special features (e.g., sidebars like “reader’s invasion briefing” and “dispatch”). This will help them navigate and make sense of the information. Even sophisticated readers could benefit from this.
• Also, for me, the narrative really picked up in Part 2 after Hopkinson develops the context for D-Day and describes initial planning. Keep an eye on (striving) readers during Part 1 or until you feel like they are on a roll. It wouldn't hurt to provide extra scaffolds like a current map of Europe, readers can reference as they move through the book or a chance to explore the topic (with video, etc) before they read.
• The technical language that Hopkinson includes early on related to service members' rank, division, etc. may bog some readers down. Do not let this deter them. You may need to think aloud in front of students about how you make sense of these terms as a reader and continue moving forward. This lightens up and becomes easier to navigate a little bit into the book.
The courage it took to face that day (and many others that we have asked service members to face since then) is stunning. As a reader of this book, YOU FEEL THIS. Towards the end of reading this book, I went to lunch with family and as we entered the restaurant, I saw a group of service members eating at a table nearby. I couldn't help it...I quietly paid for their lunch. I asked to be anonymous, but the wait staff gave me away. When the service members came over to say thank you and shake my hand, I nearly wept. I live in a freaking silo—I know no one serving in the military. This book strengthened by gratitude to anyone who has served our country. Thank you, Deborah Hopkinson.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2018