Mazhar Botanic Garden

Pellionia pulchra N.E.Br.

Watermelon Pellionia

Sample code: EGY-MBG-000523
English name: Watermelon Pellionia
Arabic name: بليونيا بولشرا
Native: South-east Asian , Burma, Malaysia and Vietnam
Country: Malaysia Vietnam Burma
(PGR): Common

perennial trailing stems, red color leaves oval, marbled, resemble the rinds of watermelon flowers white

Soil: Mixed

Light preference: Sheltered shade

hardy and fantastic in a hanging basket. Ground cover.

Pellionia   repens (Lour) Merr

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Water Sources: Moderate Water
Lights: Sheltered shade
Propagation: Leaf-tip cuttings
Flowering time: Spring
Zone: 9 : 10
pH range: 6.0-7.0

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