pancake plant

noun

plural pancake plants

: chinese money plant

The Pilea peperomioides is also known as the Chinese money plant or pancake plant because of its flat, round leaves. It's a compact plant that doesn't take up too much room …

—Lesley Chen

Pancake plant is typically a fast-growing, easy-to-grow plant that is ideal for growers who don't have the time or interest in babying temperamental houseplants.

—Cori Sears

Word History

First Known Use

2019, in the meaning defined above