pellionia
repens
repens
Care level
Easy
This charming little trailer sports metallic-looking leaves with a watercolor effect of silver, green, and purple hues that catch light beautifully. It grows quickly into a dense cascade of foliage, with each stem creating a perfect waterfall effect as it spills over the edges of containers.
Care & maintenance
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 (59°F - 84.2°F)
Fertilization frequency
Moderate
Monthly during the growing period.
Soil
Choose a Tropical plant mix: A rich, moisture-retentive blend with good aeration. Mimics the natural forest floor environment of tropical regions.
If you want to create your own substrate, you can make a mixture of the following soils:
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Pot
Standard size
Prefer a pot with a classic width/depth ratio.
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Features
Size & growth
Small
Trailing
Rapid growth
This plant grows rapidly. It can reach up to 12 inches in height or spread.
It spreads horizontally, often along the ground.
Toxicity
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Reproduction & propagation
Fruits & flowers
Flowering & not self-pollinating
The pellionia repens can produce flowers and therefore fruits.
This plant is not capable of self-pollination, it will not be able to produce fruits if it is not pollinated by another individual.