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Chinese Money Plant | Mojito | Pilea peperomioides ‘Mojito
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Unit E1, 26 Sir Alfred Owen Way
Joe's Plant Place
Caerphilly CF83 3HU
United Kingdom
Plant Description
Description
Pilea peperomioides ‘Mojito’, commonly known as the Mojito Chinese Money Plant, is a striking variegated form of the popular Chinese Money Plant. Its distinctive round leaves are splashed and marbled with shades of green, cream and pale mint, giving every leaf a slightly different appearance. Compact and easy to grow, it is ideal for shelves, desks and bright windowsills.
PLANT CARE
Everything you need to know to keep your plant happy and thriving.
LIGHT
Bright Light
WATER
Moderate watering. Allow the top few centimetres of compost to dry out between waterings, then water thoroughly and allow excess water to drain away. Reduce watering during winter when growth slows.
SOIL
Free-draining houseplant compost with added perlite to provide good drainage and airflow around the roots.
REPOT
Repot every 1–2 years in spring or when noticeably rootbound. Move up only one pot size at a time and always use a container with adequate drainage.
HUMIDITY
Medium
DIFFICULTY
Beginner
PET FRIENDLY
Yes
AIR PURIFYING
Yes
JOE'S TOP TIP
Give ‘Mojito’ plenty of bright, indirect light to maintain its distinctive variegation. Rotate the pot regularly because Pilea naturally grows towards the light. This will help maintain a more even, balanced shape.
COMMON MISTAKE
Keeping it in low light. Variegated Pilea need plenty of bright, indirect light to maintain their colouring and compact growth. Avoid prolonged harsh direct sunlight, which can scorch the lighter areas of the leaves.
WHEN TO COME BACK TO US
Bring it back (or a photo) in 6–8 weeks if you want: • Repotting advice • Propagation advice • Help maintaining strong variegation • A general plant health check
PLANT FACT
Like the standard Chinese Money Plant, ‘Mojito’ can produce small offsets or “pups” around the base. These can eventually be separated and grown into new plants, although the amount of variegation can vary between individual plants.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN
Cultivar of Pilea peperomioides, a species native to southern China