{"product_id":"trailing-watermelon-begonia-pellionia-repens","title":"Trailing Watermelon Begonia | Pellionia repens, Patterned Mini Trailing Houseplant","description":"\u003cp\u003eSmall leaves in deep olive green, each with a soft, silvery green stripe running down the middle, shingling and trailing over the edge of the pot: the \u003cstrong\u003eTrailing Watermelon Begonia\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003ePellionia repens\u003c\/em\u003e) gets its nickname from that watermelon rind pattern. Despite the name it isn't a true begonia, but the care is very similar, and its rosy stems add a lovely warm note against the foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the wild it creeps across the shady, humid floors of Southeast Asian rainforests, which makes it a natural for terrariums and bottle gardens. This little one is the perfect size to tuck into a glass jar, a shelf display or a small hanging pot, where it will slowly spill over the edge. Snip a few trails now and then to keep it full and bushy; the cuttings root easily, so you can start more plants of your own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCare at a glance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright, indirect light, within a couple of metres of a north, east or west facing window. Keep out of direct sun, which scorches its delicate leaves. Too little light makes it leggy and sparse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e This one is thirsty and doesn't like to dry out. Keep the compost lightly moist, letting just the top third dry between waterings, and water a little less in winter. Water into the compost rather than over the leaves, and never leave it sitting in water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Loves a little extra humidity, so a bright kitchen or bathroom, a pebble tray or a terrarium all suit it well. Keep it away from radiators and draughts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarmth and feeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Happiest at around 15 to 24°C. Feed with a balanced houseplant food every few waterings in spring and summer, and less often in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePet note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Listed as non toxic to cats and dogs, though plants aren't food, so it's still best not to let pets graze on it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied in a plastic nursery pot. As a living plant, each one is unique, and the pattern on yours may vary slightly from the photos.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Every Space","offers":[{"title":"6cm diameter x 22.5cm tall mini plant","offer_id":59101717430655,"sku":null,"price":3.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/2589\/9289\/files\/17CD7435-5F1E-4E01-A2D0-5FE022F4CBCE_50f02646-324f-42c6-bc13-7dcb192b5d45.jpg?v=1793911019","url":"https:\/\/www.theeveryspace.com\/products\/trailing-watermelon-begonia-pellionia-repens","provider":"The Every Space","version":"1.0","type":"link"}