Saxifraga Stolonifera (Strawberry Begonia)
$10.10
incl. GST
- The actual plant may differ as each pot has its own unique natural look and although look identical but never 100% similar to the image pictured here.
- Flowers/Fruits are seasonal and plants may not be with flowers/fruits at the time of order/delivery.
- Overall Height was measured from the bottom of the pot to the tallest point of the plant vertically.
PRODUCT MEASUREMENT
- Plant Overall Height APPROXIMATELY:-
- 18cm for POT SIZE 9cm(Ø)
GENERAL INFORMATION
- Saxifraga stolonifera is a perennial flowering plant known by several common names, including creeping saxifrage, strawberry saxifrage, creeping rockfoil, as well as the quite ambiguous Aaron's beard, mother of thousands, roving sailor, wandering Jew, and strawberry begonia or strawberry geranium.
- They have the basic leaf structure of a true begonia (although they are not true begonias), but as they mature, the plants send out long, thin runners that end in clusters of leaves.
- When allowed to hang over a sill or edge, they form a very interesting display of hairy, red-hued leaves.
- You can even let the leaf runners scatter on the floor, similar to the outdoor gardeners who use them as ground cover.
SOIL REQUIREMENT
- A light, fast-draining potting soil is perfect.
- You can use fortified soils.
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FEEDING/FERTILIZER REQUIREMENT
- Feed weekly during the growing season with a weak liquid fertilizer that includes micronutrients and encourages blooming.
- Controlled release fertilizer pellets are also excellent.
LIGHT REQUIREMENT
- Strawberry begonia prefers bright, but not direct sunlight.
- An east- or even west-facing window is perfect.
WATER REQUIREMENT
- These fast growers like a lot of water during the growing season.
- As with other hairy-leaved plants, avoid getting water on their leaves to reduce the risk of fungal disorders.
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