Pellionia repens

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Pellionia repens is a trailing, hanging plant with decorative green leaves, perfect for terrariums, paludariums, or indoor spaces. Easy to care for, it adds freshness and a natural touch, ideal for covering surfaces or hanging pots. Bring tropical life to your space!

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Technical Sheet: Pellionia repens

Common Name: Chinese Creeper, Pellionia
Scientific Name: Pellionia repens
Family: Urticaceae

General Description:
Pellionia repens is a perennial trailing or hanging plant with small, round, decorative leaves in a vibrant green with lighter veins for a striking contrast. It grows quickly, covering surfaces, making it ideal for terrariums, paludariums, or as an indoor hanging plant.

Origin: Tropical Asia

Care:

  • Light: Prefers bright, indirect light; avoid direct sunlight.
  • Watering: Keep soil moist but not waterlogged; requires constant humidity.
  • Humidity: High; perfect for tropical environments or misted terrariums.
  • Temperature: 18–28 °C; sensitive to cold.
  • Soil: Fertile, well-draining soil enriched with organic matter.

Benefits:

  • Fast-growing, decorative plant.
  • Perfect for terrariums, paludariums, or hanging pots.
  • Non-toxic to reptiles, amphibians, and arthropods.
  • Helps maintain humidity and adds natural beauty.

Size: Trailing, can spread horizontally several meters; leaves approximately 2–5 cm.

Propagation: By cuttings or division of clumps.

Use in Terrariums / Decoration:

  • Ideal for ground cover or hanging in tropical terrariums.
  • Compatible with other high-humidity plants.
  • Adds a lush, natural touch to interiors or humid environments.