Pellonia Plant

Pellonia Plant Care

Pellionia pulchra

What is the plant

Pellionia Pulchra is an ornamental creeping plant very popular with flower growers. Pellionia belongs to the Urticaceae family. In the wild, it lives in the forests of Southeast Asia. This plant may seem challenging to care for inexperienced growers, so we will give you some valuable tips to help you out.

Pellionia Pulchra is a small creeping plant with a thick stem and beautiful, patterned leaves. The stems are light red in color and up to 1.5 meters long. The leaves are egg-shaped, and their patterns are white, light green, and dark green. The length of the leaves is 1.5-2 inches (4-5 cm).

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Humidity

High

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

16°C - 18°C

Hardiness zone

10 - 9

Difficulty

Easy

Hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
We recommend using settled tepid water for irrigation. The soil in the container should always be slightly damp. However, ensuring the water does not stagnate in the plant's roots would be best. Keep the humidity levels in check! You should spray the foliage of the plant daily. In winter, the plant also needs frequent watering.
Pruning
In its first 1-2 years of life, Pellionia needs pruning. Otherwise, the sprouts will stretch!
Fertilizer
You can fertilize your greenie half-strength from spring to mid-summer. We advise using standard fertilizer for ornamental foliage plants.

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Sunlight
Pellionia Pulchra grows well in partial shade or indirect light. Keep your leafy beauty out of direct sun rays. Put your plant next to an east-facing window.
Soil
Pellionia needs nutrient-rich soil. First, you need to put perlite or another drainage layer at the container's bottom. The ordinary soil for flower plants will do. However, it is better to use a mixture of leaf, humus, peat soil, and sand in a ratio of 2:1:1:1.
Propagation
This plant propagates by seeds and cuttings. Cuttings are the easiest and fastest way to propagate Pellionia. Place the cuttings with a few leaves in the soil, keeping the plants warm. Once the stalk has taken root, you need to care for it the same way you would for an adult plant.

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Temperature
Although Pellionia Pulchra is a thermophilic plant, it is sensitive to extreme heat. The best temperature for the plant is 69-75°F (21-24°C). In winter, you can maintain your green pet within the range of 60-65°F (16-18°C).
Container
This plant has shallow roots so any container will do. Pellionia often grows in hanging containers. Remember that the container must have a drainage hole. The plant does not need a transplant.
Fun fact
Pellionia Pulchra is often grown in terrariums.