saxifraga stolonifera

Creeping saxifrage, Aaron's beard.

Care level

Easy

This charming plant sends out long red runners that dangle like strawberry plants, each producing tiny plantlets at the ends. Its round leaves have striking silver veins and turn a beautiful pink-red underneath, creating a stunning contrast when viewed from below.

Care & maintenance

Light

Moderate indirect light

All areas of your interior that are roughly equidistant between shade and sun. These areas benefit from slight brightness throughout the day.

Temperature

Wide range (5°C - 25°C)

Fertilization frequency

Low

Once per season.

Humidity & watering

Moderate

Keep the soil slightly moist.

An ambiant humidity between 40 and 60% is recommended.

Soil

Choose a General purpose mix: A versatile blend with excellent water retention and aeration. Provides balanced nutrition and suitable drainage for a wide variety of houseplants.

If you want to create your own substrate, you can make a mixture of the following soils:

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Pot

Standard size

Standard size

Prefer a pot with a classic width/depth ratio.

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Features

Size & growth

Small

Trailing

Moderate growth

This plant grows at a moderate rate. It can reach up to 30 cm in height or spread.

It spreads horizontally, often along the ground.

Toxicity

Toxicity table by species
Cat
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Reproduction & propagation

Fruits & flowers

Flowering & self-pollinating

The saxifraga stolonifera can produce flowers and therefore fruits.
This plant is capable of self-pollination, it does not need another individual to fertilize itself and therefore produce fruits.

Propagation methods

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