Trailing Watermelon Begonia

Pellionia repens – Trailing Watermelon Begonia (also known as Rainbow Vine and Procris repens) is a wonderful vining plant that is native to Southeast Asia.  The leaves are edged in dark green with a light green center and tend to overlap when grown in bright light. The stems develop a beautiful pinkish tint to them and as the plant is exposed to more light, the leaves develop a deeper greenish/maroon coloration. The Pellionia repens is easy to care for houseplant and looks great in a pot or hanging basket. It also does well in container gardens. It prefers bright, indirect light and moist (not wet) soil.

The Pellionia repens – Trailing Watermelon Begonia makes a great houseplant and looks terrific in a pot or hanging basket. The stems will cascade down over the pot or hanging basket it is planted in, and the foliage will get thick and full. It also does well in container gardens, fairy gardens and terrariums.