Pilea peperomioides Mojito ('Mospilmoj') (v)
missionary plant [Mojito]
A compact, tender evergreen perennial, to around 20cm high, with fleshy, rounded, green leaves splashed and spotted with paler green. Clusters of tiny pale green flowers are borne on pink-tinted stems in spring
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H1CBotanical details
- Family
- Urticaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Pilea can be annuals or evergreen perennials with slightly succulent stems, simple, often attractively marked or textured leaves and insignificant, pinkish flowers
- Name status
Trade
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow under glass or in a frost-free environment, in a humid environment with bright filtered light. Shade from hot sun. Water moderately in growth and sparingly in winter. See Pilea and houseplant cultivation for further advice
Propagation
Propagate by division, or detatch offsets in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Houseplants
- Patio and container plants
- Low Maintenance
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to scale insects
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews
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