Botanical Name: Common Names:
Pellionia pulchra Watermelon Pellionia, Polynesian Ivy, Rainbow Vine,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Climbers, Indoor Plants Climbing / Twining, Spreading
Description:
Shade loving indoor plant with soft oval-shaped green leaves with purple veins, leaves have a unique watermelon-like pattern. Great indoor or patio plant for hanging baskets. Grows 20cm H x 50cm W.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
15-30cm 30-60cm
Position: Soil Type:
Semi Shade, Shade Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Climber / Creeper, Courtyard, Foliage Feature / Colour, Groundcover, Indoor Plant, Mass Planting, Rockery, Shady Garden, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Urticaceae Asia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green, Purple, Silver, Variegated
Flower Colour: Insignificant
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: N/A
Fruit: No
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Tender
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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