Trailing watermelon begonia
4.5 out of 5 (2 experiences)
Fast grower
Browns easily
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
Procris repens
Procris
Urticaceae
Rosales
How to care for Trailing watermelon begonia
Water
How often to water your Trailing watermelon begonia
every 9
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.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Light
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Finding light for Trailing watermelon begonia in your home
a window
Trailing watermelon begonia may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Trailing watermelon begonia in your home 🏡.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Trailing watermelon begonia
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Trailing watermelon begonia after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
FAQs
Trailing watermelon begonia is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!
Water Needs
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.
Sunlight Needs
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 🏡.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.
Soil
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!
Fertilizer
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!
Growth Pattern
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Trailing watermelon begonia can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10a-12b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Propagation
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.
Care Summary for Trailing watermelon begonia
Trailing watermelon begonia
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
What other plant parents say
Fast grower 2
Browns easily 2
05/31/2021
Water every ~3 days, likes full sun
Fast grower
Browns easily
