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Also known as "Polynesian Ivy", "Pellionia Pulchra Watermelon", or "Watermelon Vine", it get's it's many names from the attractive varigation in green color resembling a watermelon!

Native to Southeast Asia, specifically Burma, Malaysia, and Vietnam, this plant actually get's it's genus Pellionia from a French naval officer, A.M.J Alphonse Pellio. 

These guys are creeping low growers, perfect for hanging baskets, or table top planters.

 

Light - Love as much light in the winter, but in the summer thrive in more shaded areas. 

Water - Prefers to be on the more moist side, so don't let the soil dry out too much in detween waterings. 

Pot - Prefers african violet soil mixture of equal parts sand, peat moss, and leaf mold. 

Humidity - Love warm humid air, but will grow anywhere african violets grow well.

Pellionia Pulchra "Watermelon Begonia"

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    Syracuse, NY 13204

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