Light
Bright indirect • approx. 10,000–20,000 lux
Saxifragaceae
Saxifraga stolonifera variegata ('Strawberry Begonia')
Strawberry Begonia
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Care at a glance
Saxifraga stolonifera variegata ('Strawberry Begonia')
Watering
Water when ~20–35% dry
Substrate
Moisture-retentive but aerated • Evenly moist • Organic-leaning • Fine-medium
Temperature
Ideal: 10–22 °C • Avoid below: 1 °C
Humidity
Normal 40–50 %
Growth habit
Trailing stoloniferous herbaceous perennial.
Support
not needed
Growth speed
Average
Max size indoors
Max. height: 20 cm • Max. spread: 50 cm
Toxicity & safety
Pet safety unconfirmed
Origin & habitat
Variegated form of Saxifraga stolonifera; species native from eastern Nepal to East Asia
Outdoor growing
Outside from 10 °C · sheltered spot
How to read these values
These care values are quick reference points for indoor growing. Use them as a guide, then adjust for pot size, substrate, temperature and how quickly the substrate dries.
For more detail, read the full product description or visit our Plant Care Guides.
- Light: level and approximate lux at leaf level.
- Watering: “% dry” shows how far the substrate should dry before watering again.
- Substrate: structure, drainage, moisture retention, base material and particle size.
- Temperature: “Ideal” shows the preferred range; “Avoid below” marks the cold-stress threshold.
- Humidity: target range; steady conditions usually matter more than exact numbers.
- Growth habit: how the plant grows, such as upright, climbing, trailing, clumping or rosette-forming.
- Support: whether a stake, pole or trellis is needed, optional or unnecessary.
- Growth speed: expected pace under suitable indoor conditions; use as a guide, not a promise.
- Max size indoors: realistic long-term indoor size under good conditions.
- Toxicity & safety: irritation, toxicity or physical hazards such as spines or bristles.
- Origin & habitat: native range, hybrid background or typical habitat where relevant.
- Outdoor growing: when a potted indoor plant can be placed outside and what outdoor protection it needs.
Saxifraga stolonifera 'Variegata' — Strawberry Begonia
Saxifraga stolonifera 'Variegata' is a trailing, stolon-forming plant with rounded leaves, pale variegated margins and red runners that carry small plantlets. The common name Strawberry Begonia refers to the runner habit; botanically, the plant belongs to Saxifragaceae.
The plant forms a low rosette at the base, then sends out slender stolons that can trail from a pot, shelf or hanging planter. These runners hang below the main crown and produce new plantlets along the way.
Runner-forming profile for Saxifraga stolonifera 'Variegata'
- Plant type: Stolon-forming Saxifragaceae perennial grown as a trailing houseplant.
- Leaves: Rounded to heart-shaped leaves with pale variegated margins.
- Runners: Red stolons produce small plantlets along trailing stems.
- Growth habit: Low central rosette with spreading and hanging runners.
- Habitat: The species grows naturally in shaded rocky and mossy places in East Asia.
- Common name: Strawberry Begonia refers to the runner habit, not Begonia family placement.
Stolons, plantlets and pot behaviour
The main plant stays low while the runners extend outward and downward. Plantlets form along these stolons, giving the plant its strawberry-like growth pattern and a naturally trailing outline.
In shaded, moist, rocky habitats, this species grows with steady moisture and access to air around the roots. Indoors, the crown and runner bases need similar moisture without stagnant, dense substrate.
Care for Saxifraga stolonifera 'Variegata'
- Light: Give bright indirect light or gentle partial shade. Hot direct sun can scorch pale leaf margins.
- Water: Keep lightly and evenly moist, then let the surface begin to dry before watering again.
- Humidity: Moderate humidity keeps thin leaf edges and young plantlets from drying too fast.
- Temperature: Keep in moderate indoor warmth and avoid heat trapped against glass in strong sun.
- Substrate: Use a fine but draining mix that holds some moisture around the roots.
- Pot choice: A hanging pot or raised shelf gives runners and plantlets room to trail.
- Feeding: Feed lightly during active growth; excess fertiliser can mark fine roots and leaf edges.
Stolon and rosette issues
- Crispy edges: Usually linked to hot sun, dry roots, low humidity or mineral buildup.
- Limp rosettes: Check whether the root ball has dried too far or whether the crown is staying wet and soft.
- Runner decline: Young plantlets dry faster than the main crown, especially in warm air.
- Crown rot: Remove dead material around the rosette and keep dense, cold substrate from staying wet.
Safety for Saxifraga stolonifera 'Variegata'
Keep Saxifraga stolonifera 'Variegata' away from pets and small children who may chew leaves or pull runners. The trailing stolons are delicate and can break if tugged.
Botanical background
Saxifraga stolonifera was published by Curtis in 1774 and belongs to Saxifragaceae. The epithet stolonifera refers to stolon-bearing growth, which matches the red runners and plantlets that define this variegated form.
Plant names, growth habits, natural habitats and indoor care guidance are checked against trusted botanical, habitat and horticultural references before publication.View our plant care resources and references.
Saxifraga stolonifera variegata ('Strawberry Begonia')
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