Thats because these plants readily send out offshoots once they reach maturity which can easily be separated.

Here are three easy ways to propagate your Pilea peperomioides.

If working indoors, set down some newspaper or a potting mat to protect the surface.

An overhead shot of two pilea peperomioides pups during propagation with soil, pots, and other plants surrounding them.

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confirm that you have some fresh soil and pots/containers prepared and ready to go.

Gently pull the offshoots from the soil, preserving as much of their root systems as possible.

Dont worrythey will recover quickly!

Overhead shot of all of the tools and supplies needed for propagating pilea peperomioides.

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Water the plants once the top 1 to 2-inches of soil is dry.

Propagating Pilea in Water

Sometimes, Pilea peperomioides begin growing offshoots from their stems.

They should snap off with the base of the offshoot completely intact.

An overhead shot of Pilea peperomioides offshoots being separated from the mother plant on a white background,

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Place the container in a location that receivesbright, indirect lightand change the water once a week.

Roots should start growing within 1 to 2 weeks.

Water the plant thoroughly and return it to a location with bright, indirect light.

Planting Pilea peperomioides offshoots in small plastic pots.

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However, this method may be preferred if you have a younger plant that is not yet producing offshoots.

The leaf should be healthy and so should your mother plant.

Place the container in a location that receives bright, indirect light and change the water once a week.

Watering freshly potted Pilea peperomioides offshoots during propagation.

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Prepare a container with a well-draining soil mix and plant the rooted cutting in the soil.

Water the plant thoroughly and return it to a location with bright, indirect light.

Pilea peperomioides offshoots being removed from the stem of the mother plant.

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Placing a Pilea peperomioides offshoot in water to grow roots.

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Planting rooted Pilea peperomioides offshoots in soil.

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Taking a leaf cutting from a Pilea peperomioides plant.

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Putting a Pilea peperomioides leaf cutting in water to root.

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