trailing watermelon begonia
Also known as: watermelon begonia
A trailing or creeping evergreen perennial to 10cm in height, with elliptic, dark green leaves marbled with pale green or grey markings above, purple-tinged beneath. Flowers insignificant
Scientific classification
- Species
- trailing watermelon begonia (Elatostema repens)
- Genus
- Elatostema
- Family
- Urticaceae
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- Toxicity
- Conservatory Greenhouse
- Plant type
- Up to 10 cm
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Trailing
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of trailing watermelon begonia
Distribution map
Tropical Asia
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of trailing watermelon begonia
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trailing watermelon begonia care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningShorten shoots, when in growth, to maintain shape
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by root cuttings at anytime of year
Growing
GrowingUnder glass grow in loam-based potting compost in bright, indirect light and shade from hot sun. Water freely and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly when in growth and water moderately in winter. Can be grown outdoors in fertile, humus-rich soil in deep shade
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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