Pellionia repens

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.