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'White Splash' pilea guide
Pilea peperomioides 'White Splash', also called 'Mojito' pilea, variegated Chinese money plant, 'White Splash'
Published 2026-11-08
Quick care
- Light
- Bright indirect
- Water
- When the top 2 to 3 cm (1 in) of soil is dry
- Humidity
- Average room air is fine
- Temperature
- 15 to 27°C (60 to 80°F). Keep above 10°C (50°F).
- Soil
- Well-draining houseplant mix with perlite
- Feeding
- Half-strength fertilizer monthly in spring and summer
- Pets
- Non-toxic to cats and dogs
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Mature size
- 20 to 30 cm (8 to 12 in) tall and wide
- Propagation
- Pot up the pups that grow from the roots and stem
- Where to buy
- Plant shops
This page covers what makes 'White Splash' pilea different. For light, water, soil, pests, and the rest, read the Chinese money plant care guide.
What it is
‘White Splash’ is a Chinese money plant with round leaves splashed and marbled with white. Each leaf is different. Some have a few streaks, some are half white. ‘Mojito’ is a close form, and the two names are often used for the same plant.
How to tell it apart
| Plant | Leaves | The tell |
|---|---|---|
| ‘White Splash’ | Round, green with white marbling | Big white streaks and patches |
| ‘Sugar’ pilea | Round, green with tiny white dots | Fine speckles, like sugar |
| Chinese money plant | Round, solid green | No white |
Care differences
The white parts need bright indirect light. It grows slower than a plain Chinese money plant and makes fewer pups.
Reverting
Pups and new leaves can come in plain green. Remove all-green pups if you want to keep the plant variegated.
Grow it from pups
Cut a pup from the base or the stem once it has a few leaves. Root it in water or moist soil. Pick pups with white in the leaves.
Buying it
‘White Splash’ is sold at plant shops and online. Look for white on the newest leaves.