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It is primarily cultivated as an ornamental houseplant.
China
It grows on shady, damp rocks in forests at altitudes of 1500-3000 m asl.
A popular houseplant, named after its coin-shaped leaves. In chinese culture, it is commonly gifted for good luck and prosperity.
It is an evergreen, perennial herbaceous plant that grows to approximately 30 cm tall in the wild.
Stem is succulent, smooth, and usually unbranched. It is initially green and becomes woody at the base as it matures. The stem grows upright and can become leggy over time.
Leaves are round or nearly round, with a flat, peltate shape. They are fleshy and glossy green. The leaf margin is entire, and the leaf veins are inconspicuous. Leaves are arranged alternately on long, slender petioles.
Flowers are small, inconspicuous, and greenish-white. They are produced in clusters at the base of the plant. Individual flowers are unisexual, with male and female flowers on separate plants.
Fruit is a small, dry capsule containing tiny seeds. The fruit is rarely produced in cultivation.
Flowering: Inflorescences can appear at any time of year, mostly during April to May, but are rare in cultivation