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    • Photo of Pellionia repens (Red Form) foliage by Little Prince of Oregon

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    Pellionia repens (Red Form)

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 2"-4"
    • W: 12"-24"

    planting zones

    • 10a-12

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    Pellionia repens (Red Form) plant details

    Pellionia repens (Red Form) is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with black, burgundy, chocolate and red foliage. Grows well with bright shade - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Pellionia repens (Red Form)

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: urticaceae
    Foliage: evergreen black, burgundy, chocolate and red
    Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 2 IN - 4 IN - tall
    Uses: container plant, scalloped leaves

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Pellionia repens (Red Form)

    USDA Zones: 10a - 12
    Sun exposure: bright shade - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: humidity
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A RARE SPECIMEN! Pellionia repens (Red Form), commonly called Trailing Watermelon Begonia, is an evergreen vining plant featuring dark green to black, slightly scalloped leaves with a red tint. The dark, smoky variegation completely covers most of the leaves, although a very thin band of green may show through. Sometimes the leaves will tinge pink or purple. They are carried on long, stems which spill over, making this plant an excellent choice for hanging baskets and containers alike.

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    Gardening facts about Pellionia repens (Red Form) plant

    How to Grow Pellionia repens (Red Form)

    • Sun Exposure

      • bright shade - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • red
      • burgundy
      • chocolate
      • black

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Pellionia repens

    aka Elatostema repens, Pellionia daveauana, Rainbow Vine, Trailing Watermelon Begonia

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 6"

    Width: 20"-40"

    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Pellionia repens foliage by Michael Becker
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    Pellionia repens var. pulchra

    aka Pellionia pulchra, Procris repens var. pulchra, Satin Pellionia

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 18"-24"

    Width: 6"-12"

    • bright shade - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Pellionia repens var. pulchra foliage by Little Prince of Oregon
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