Saxifraga stolonifera

Strawberry Begonia, Strawberry Geranium, Mother of thousands

Easy careTerrestrialNon-toxic10–20 cm

A low-growing plant with round, fuzzy leaves traced by silvery veins. It sends out thin runners that dangle and root like a strawberry plant. Does best in closed terrariums where humidity stays consistent, and can tolerate cool temperatures down to 10 °C.

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Care

Light

Shade tolerant(preferred)Indirect light

Humidity

High (60–80%)(preferred)

Temperature

10°C25°C40°C
10°C – 26°C

Soil

Well draining(preferred)Loamy

Moisture

Moist(preferred)

Soil pH

5.5 – 7

Appearance

Growth habit

Creeping

Leaf shape

RoundHeart

Leaf texture

Fuzzy

Distribution

Propagation

Produces runners freely on its own. Pin the plantlet to moist substrate and it will root within a few weeks.