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Strawberry Begonia
Saxifraga sarmentosa (S. stolonifera)

Saxifragaceae

Small plant with rounded leaves in a loose rosette; plantlets attached by small runners; leaves covered with a fine hair and sport silver markings.

Plant Form or Habit: cascading

Plant Use: hanging basket

Exposure: medium

Flower Color: White

Blooming Period: spring summer

Height: 6-9 inches

Width: runners two feet long

Foliage Texture: medium

Heat Tolerance: medium

Water Requirements: medium

Additional Comments: Keep soil slightly damp; fertilize during growing season; bright diffused light with moderate humidity; propagate plantlets off of the runners.

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