Pellionia repens (Futó Görögdinnye Begónia) D15

Pellionia repens is a rare tropical plant, highly valued for its decorative foliage. The leaves are small, oval, velvety, with a marbled pattern in shades of dark green, light green, and silvery gray, appearing hand-painted. Its trailing shoots make it ideal for hanging pots, window boxes, or to cover the surface of a terrarium.

🌱 Botanical characteristics

• Family: Urticaceae

• Origin: Southeast Asia (Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia)

• Type: trailing or creeping plant, decorative for its leaves

• Leaves: small, oval, with shades of green and silver, striking visual contrast

• Growth: fast, with thin, branched stems that can form a dense green carpet

🌞 Growing conditions

• Light: indirect, moderate light; tolerates partial shade; avoid direct sun

• Temperature: optimal between 18–26°C; does not tolerate cold

• Humidity: loves moist air; ideal for terrariums or spaces with high humidity

• Watering: keep the soil fresh but well drained; water when the top layer dries slightly

• Soil: rich in organic matter, airy, with good drainage

• Fertilizing: every 2–3 weeks during active growth, with fertilizer for green plants

🌟 Advantages

• Trailing plant, perfect for hanging pots and terrariums

• Grows quickly and elegantly covers empty spaces

• Leaves in painterly shades bring a tropical and delicate touch to the decor

Pellionia repens is sensitive to transport and environmental changes. Small spots or dry leaves may appear, but the plant recovers quickly once acclimated.

Height including pot 25 cm