Pellionia repens typically begins flowering in late spring or early summer, usually between May and July.
trailing watermelon begonia
Pellionia repens
Trailing Watermelon Begonia (Pellionia repens) is a stunning, colorful houseplant that’s perfect for a hanging basket or other containers. The erect stems and dangling stems bring texture and depth to your home decor. This evergreen perennial makes a stunning display of either lime green or purple leaves. As an added bonus, it also produces pinkish-white flowers in late summer. It needs a warm, humid environment that gets a few hours of bright, indirect light every day. Water the soil only when it begins to dry out, and feed every other month during the growing season. This hardy, low-maintenance plant is perfect for adding lush greenery and unique color to any room.
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Stem Propagation,Leaf Cutting,Division,Air Layering Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
10 - 12
Flowers:
Green Flowers
Sun:
part shade,part sun/part shade
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Indoors:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Trailing watermelon begonias should be watered once a week, with enough water to moisten the soil but not enough to make it soggy. The ideal amount of water to use would be about 1/2 cup per plant. It is important to avoid over-watering; if the soil feels wet, it may be time to reduce the frequency or amount of water until the root system is better established.
sunlight
The trailing watermelon begonia needs bright, indirect sunlight in order to thrive. It's best to keep the plant in a spot where it can get light for at least 6 hours each day. However, avoid direct sunlight, as it can scorch the leaves of the plant or cause them to turn brown. If your begonia is getting too much sunlight, the leaves will become yellow or wither. During the spring and summer months, you may want to move the plant closer to a window that receives full or partial sun. If your begonia is placed too far away from a window, invest in some grow lights so it can receive the light it needs.
pruning
The trailing watermelon begonia (Pellionia repens) responds well to pruning. It is best to trim back the stems gradually once or twice a year, in early spring and early summer. Be sure to use pruning shears or hedge trimmers to cut back about 1/2 to 1/3 of the plant's stem length. If the entire stem needs to be cut back, wait for new shoots to appear before trimming again. It is important to also deadhead or pinch off any fading or spent flowers, in order to encourage more new growth.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
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Oct
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Dec
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May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering
Starts Flowering
Pellionia repens typically begins flowering in late spring or early summer, usually between May and July.
