Pellionia Repens, Trailing Watermelon Begonia- Plant
Product contains
Sr No. | Product Name |
1 | Trailing Watermelon Begonia- Plant |
2 | Round Plastic Pot (Black/White) |
₹230.00 ₹300.00
About the Plant
An evergreen vining plant featuring dark green, lanceolate leaves with a light green central band.
Pellionia are a part of the Urticaceae family which includes such plants as Pileas.
These really are very pretty plants with incredibly interesting patterned and colored leaves.
With its pattern aping a watermelon, the periphery and centre of the leaves alternate between dark and light shades of green.
This variety of Begonia is excellent as a hanging plant or for climbing up on support to add a stylish green addition to your house.
Plant specification
Common Name | Trailing Watermelon Begonia,Spindle plant |
Maximum Reachable Height | grows upto 15ft |
Flower Colour | pink |
Bloom Time | Late Fall, Early Winter |
Difficulty Level | Easy to grow |
Planting And Care
Sunlight
- P. repens like bright indirect light.
Soil
- Soil should be well drain and porus.
Watering
- Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
- Apply 1 cup (Approx. 50 ml) water when the top soil (3-4 inch) in pot feels dry to touch.
- Apply water probably in the morning or evening time.
- Maintain moisture but do not keep the soil excessively wet
- As a rule of thumb, water the plant thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.
Application of fertilizer
- Before application of fertilizer loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots of the plant so it can uptake the nutrients and moisture.
- During the main growing season (January-March) feed the plant with organic fertilizer once a month.
- Apply water immediately after application of fertilizer.
Plant Protection
- Remove dead, infected or damaged plant parts and discard them away from the plants.
- For any insect attack or disease, you can use Neem oil, Eucalyptus oil or Citrus oil spray for primary treatment.
Don’ts
- Do not over water the plant especially when pot does not have drainage holes.
- keep away from the AC Vents.
- Do not apply water on plant leaves.
Initial care for 1-2 weeks after receiving plant at your location.
- Check the moisture in the soil before watering it.
- Poke your finger into the soil, if dry then apply water.
- Keep the plant in indirect light.
- Do not repot immediately after receiving it.
Special feature
Beautiful green and silver foliage.
Ornamental uses
- Useful as a small tabletop plant, growing indoors, ground cover, cascading down a wall, Hanging Basket
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Vendor Information
- Store Name: WILDROOTS
- Vendor: WILDROOTS
- 5.00 rating from 58 reviews
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Estimated delivery date 2023/02/12Product Contains
Sr No. Product Name 1 5 Test Tubes 2 5 Wooden frames Product Dimension
Height : 19 cm
Length : 7.5 cm
Width : 2.5 cm
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