Pellionia - Advice and information on care of this houseplant 

Pellionia repens

The Plant: The Pellionias are evergreen perennials, with a trailing habit and variegated foliage.
Pellionia daveauana (P. repens) has ovate leaves with a pale centre and darker margin and veining, and a creeping growth habit.

Pellionia pulchra also has a creeping growth habit but with larger, blunt, almost oblong leaves measuring up to 8 cm long by 2 – 3 cm wide. The underside of the leave is reddish-purple whilst the top surface has an olive-green background with deep green mottled veining.

Its needs: The Pellionia plants require a winter minimum temperature of no lower than13C, and can be grown in semi-shade or good light but avoid direct sunlight. The essential factor is the high humidity needed for growth. Mist the plant regularly all through the year, and provide extra humidity by placing the pot over or near to a saucer of water.

Care: Feed regularly through the summer and water freely from spring to autumn, but reduce watering over winter, taking care not to allow the roots to dry out.

Good for: The Pellionia plants are ideal for growing in terrariums, bottle gardens or hanging containers. They are easy to maintain and can be propagated from cuttings.  

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