Saxifraga 'Strawberry'
Saxifraga 'Strawberry'
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The Saxifraga stolonifera 'Strawberry Begonia' features round, green leaves with silver veining and a soft, hairy texture. This plant is distinguished by its stoloniferous growth, producing baby plantlets on trailing runners. With a modest height of about 6-12 inches, Saxifraga stolonifera adds a touch of woodland elegance to any indoor setting.
Botanical & Common Names
Botanical & Common Names
Botanical: Saxifraga stolonifera
Common: Creeping Saxifrage, Strawberry Saxifrage, Creeping Rockfoil, Aaron's Beard, Mother of Thousands, Roving Sailor, and Strawberry Begonia or Strawberry Geranium
Necessary Care Tips
Necessary Care Tips
- Light: Bright Indirect
- Ideal Temperature: 60-75°F
- Humidity: High
- Water: When the top inch of soil is dry
- Fertilize: Once a month during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer diluted to half strength
- Preferred Soil: Well-Draining Potting Mix
Advanced Care Tips
Advanced Care Tips
- Prefers cooler temperatures and can tolerate temperatures as low as 50°F (10°C) during the winter, which can actually help promote flowering in the spring.
- Prefers bright, indirect light but can tolerate lower light conditions
Plant Insights
Plant Insights
- Member of the Saxifragaceae family, is known for its diverse group of flowering plants that includes 640 known species
- Saxifraga stolonifera prefers more temperate conditions and is often found in shaded, woodland areas, thriving under the canopy of forests where it can enjoy moist, well-drained soil.
- This species is particularly noted for its stoloniferous growth habit, where it sends out runners (stolons) from which new plantlets form, allowing it to spread and cover ground effectively.
- Pet Safe / Nontoxic
- Medium Maintenance
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