Classification: Foliage House plant
House Plant Group: Climbers & trailers plant
Character: Nice addition to terrarium or bottle garden
Safe for pets? Yes
Varieties:
- Pellionia daveauana (Watermelon pellionia)
- Pellionia pulchra (Satin pellionia)
Plant Care:
- Temperature: Average warmth
- Light: Semi-shade or bright indirect light
- Water: Keep planting medium moist at all times
- Repotting: Repotevery 2 years with either Serbajadi Organic Peat Moss or Serbajadi Multi-Purpose Compost
- Fertilizer: Serbajadi Plant Food Organic Plus 23 Growing Fertilisers (750gm)
Plant issues:
- Black or brown, badly withered leaves: Either too much sunlight or not enough humidity
- Grey mould, a brownish-grey dust on the leaves: Damp condition
Pests:
- Aphids: Spray the plant with high pressure water followed by Serbajadi Neem Spray Extra Strength