How much sunlight does my Trailing watermelon begonia need?

Trailing watermelon begonia may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

What type of soil should I use for my Trailing watermelon begonia?

Trailing watermelon begonia does best in well-draining soil . A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Should I fertilize my Trailing watermelon begonia?

Trailing watermelon begonia should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year , whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

What is the growth pattern for Trailing watermelon begonia?

Trailing watermelon begonia should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year , whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

Can Trailing watermelon begonia be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Trailing watermelon begonia can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10a-12b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

How can I propagate my Trailing watermelon begonia?

Trailing watermelon begonia can be propagated by the stem method . To propagate: Make a cut just above the node. The node is the break in the stem where the leaf emerges. To get the cutting to root, you can either: Place the cutting in water until roots emerge and are ~2” long and then transplant into well-draining soil, or Place the cutting directly into well-draining soil and water when dry.

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Q: Is Trailing watermelon begonia easy to care for?

Trailing watermelon begonia is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

Q: How often should I water my Trailing watermelon begonia?

Trailing watermelon begonia prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly . Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

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About Trailing watermelon begonia

Trailing Watermelon Begonia is an herbaceous perennial native to Southeast Asia. It is most often used as a houseplant, in terrariums, hanging baskets or as a groundcover. It's a tropical plant that grows easily.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Procris repens

Genus

Procris

Family

Urticaceae

Order

Rosales

Also known as

Pellionia pulchra

How to care for Trailing watermelon begonia

Water

How often to water your Trailing watermelon begonia

Trailing watermelon begonia needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.