Alternate Day
Water Requirement
White
Flower Color
Non Fragrant
Fragrance
Summer
Flowering Season
Low
Maintenance
Pellionia
Genus
Yes
With Pots
Outdoor Shade,Outdoor Sun
Sunlight Requirement
Balcony,Indoor,Living Room
Use
Trailing Watermelon Begonia
Family
Urticaceae
Origin
Southeast Asia
Description
Pellionia repens or Procris repens is a small herbaceous creeper that can reach 15 cm in height and 60 cm in length. Its leaves have toothed edges and are usually 2.5 to 10 cm in length and 2 to 5 cm in width. Its distinctive leaves have a pattern that resembles watermelon rinds or the foliage of certain Begonia species and may fade to completely purple or brown with age.
The flowers of Pellionia are white globules held on stalks above the plant, which respond to changes in temperature by releasing their pollen as little puffs of smoke
Environment
Pellionia repens is pretty forgiving when it comes to lighting, but it’ll do best under bright, indirect light. Definitely one to keep out of direct sunlight through.
Keep Pellionia repens evenly moist at all times to keep it healthy and healthy. This tropical vine loves warmth and humidity
The soil should be well drained and fertile rich in organic content
Water thoroughly in the summer when top soil (1-2 inches) feels dry to touch and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.
Apply liquid fertilizer every 10 to 14 days during summer
Landscape Use
It’ll grow under most household conditions, but it really thrives in a warm and humid terrarium. The dark, lance-shaped leaves with creamy mint green centers provide so much wonderful contrast .
