pilea peperomioides
'white splash'

Speckled Missionary Plant.

Care level

Medium

Variegation

Splashed pattern

Reversion

Moderate

This stunning cultivar features eye-catching white speckles scattered across its round leaves, creating a confetti effect. Unlike its solid green siblings, it grows a bit slower but makes up for it with its enchanting variegation that looks like tiny snowflakes dancing across each leaf.

Care & maintenance

Light

Bright indirect light

Bright light, usually located near windows but doesn't receive direct rays for more than an hour during the day.

Temperature

Wide range (59°F - 86°F)

Fertilization frequency

Moderate

Monthly during the growing period.

Humidity & watering

Moderate

Keep the soil slightly moist.

An ambiant humidity between 40 and 80% is recommended.

Soil

Choose a General purpose mix: A versatile blend with excellent water retention and aeration. Provides balanced nutrition and suitable drainage for a wide variety of houseplants.

If you want to create your own substrate, you can make a mixture of the following soils:

Click on the soil name for more information.

Pot

Standard size

Standard size

Prefer a pot with a classic width/depth ratio.

Features

Size & growth

Small

Upright

Moderate growth

This plant grows at a moderate rate. It can reach up to 12 inches in height or spread.

It grows upwards without support.

Toxicity

Toxicity table by species
Cat
Dog
Human

Reproduction & propagation

Fruits & flowers

Non-flowering & not self-pollinating

The pilea white splash cannot produce flowers and therefore fruits.
This plant is not capable of self-pollination, it will not be able to produce fruits if it is not pollinated by another individual.

Propagation methods