Pellionia repens
WATERMELON BEGONIA, RAINBOW VINE
Urticaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: shade

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
0.1m
Plant habit
 
0.6m

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Flowers: n/a

Leaves: purple-dark green; flushed pink; marked grey-green; bronze underneath
 
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Pellionia repens
WATERMELON BEGONIA, RAINBOW VINE
Urticaceae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: shade

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
0.1m
Plant habit
 
0.6m

FEATURES

Flowers: n/a

Leaves: purple-dark green; flushed pink; marked grey-green; bronze underneath


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical designs

Uses: informal edging, pot, hanging basket, groundcovers, border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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