Saxifraga Stolonifera

• Native to East Asia, this hardy perennial has been beloved by gardeners worldwide for its ornamental foliage and easy care.
• Features distinctive round leaves with prominent silver veining and burgundy undersides that create stunning contrast.
• Produces long red runners with baby plantlets, earning its common name Strawberry Begonia due to this strawberry-like propagation method.
• Valued for its versatility as both an indoor houseplant and outdoor ground cover in shaded areas.
• Blooms with delicate white flower spikes in spring, adding another layer of beauty to its already attractive foliage.

• Water weekly during growing season, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings, and reduce to fortnightly in winter.
• Position in bright, indirect light indoors or filtered shade outdoors, avoiding direct afternoon sun which can scorch leaves.
• Use well-draining potting mix with good moisture retention, adding perlite or bark chips for drainage if needed.
• Feed monthly with balanced liquid fertiliser from spring to early autumn, stopping fertilising during winter dormancy.
• Remove spent flower stems and damaged leaves regularly to maintain plant appearance and health.
• Maintain humidity by grouping with other plants or using pebble trays, especially during dry Australian summers.
• Propagate easily by pinning runners into soil while still attached to parent plant until established.

• Provide bright, indirect light indoors or dappled shade outdoors for optimal leaf colouring and growth.
• Water when the top inch of soil feels dry, maintaining consistent moisture without waterlogging. Reduce watering in winter months.
• Maintain humidity levels around 40-60% for healthy growth, especially important in heated indoor environments.
• Keep temperatures between 15-24°C for best performance, protecting from frost and extreme heat.
• Fertilise monthly during spring and summer with diluted liquid fertiliser to encourage runner production.

• Spider mites can appear in dry conditions, causing fine webbing and yellowing leaves. Increase humidity and spray with neem oil weekly until cleared.
• Crown rot occurs from overwatering or poor drainage, causing the centre to turn black and mushy. Reduce watering and improve soil drainage immediately.
• Aphids may cluster on new growth and flower stems. Rinse off with water or apply insecticidal soap every few days.
• Leaf scorch happens in direct sunlight, creating brown crispy edges. Move to bright, indirect light or filtered shade.