Pilea peperomioides Mojito ('Mospilmoj') (v)

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Synonyms

Pilea peperomioides 'Mospilmoj'

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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

Position

Partial shade

Soil Types

Chalk, Sand

Max Height

0.1-0.5 metres

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
2–5 years
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Height
0.1-0.5 metres

Growing Conditions

Chalk Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness

Hardiness Ratings

All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets

  • H1A: under glass all year (>15C)
  • H1B: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
  • H1C: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
  • H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
  • H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
  • H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
  • H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
  • H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
  • H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20)
H1C

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical 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