Saxifraga stolonifera (Jidan's beard) - XL specimens

Saxifraga stolonifera, also known by the common names "Creeping Saxifrage", "Mother and Child", "Spider Plantlet", 'Jew's Beard', 'Deaf Grass', 'Little Grape', 'Mouse's Eyes', is a decorative perennial plant from the Saxifragaceae family, native to East Asia (China, Japan, Korea). It is grown both as a garden plant in mild climate areas and as a houseplant due to its attractive foliage and its ability to quickly form colonies through runners.

Botanical characteristics:

• Habit: creeping or slightly trailing plant, with thin roots and the ability to reproduce vegetatively through runners (horizontal stems that produce new plantlets at the tip).

• Leaves: rounded or heart-shaped, arranged in a rosette, with serrated edges and long stalks. The upper side of the leaf is dark green with prominent white veins, while the underside has a reddish tint. The surface is covered with fine hairs.

• Flowers: small, white, grouped in branched aerial clusters. The flowers have 5 uneven petals – two of them much longer, giving a delicate and asymmetrical appearance. Blooming usually occurs in summer.

• Propagation: easy to propagate by runners (similar to strawberries), but also by dividing the clump.

Growing conditions:

• Light: prefers indirect light or partial shade; does not tolerate strong direct sunlight, which can burn the leaves.

• Temperature: ideal between 15 and 24°C; does not tolerate frost.

• Soil: well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral, rich in organic matter.

• Watering: regular, keeping the soil lightly moist but without excess water. Watering is reduced in winter.

• Humidity: prefers a humid environment but can tolerate drier indoor air if kept away from direct heat from radiators.

• Care: it is recommended to remove runners to control growth and maintain a compact appearance.