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font-family: 'Bricolage Grotesque', sans-serif; }\n\n  \/* Responsive adjustments *\/\n  @media screen and (max-width: 768px) {\n    .soiled-profile-table td { padding: 10px 12px; }\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"soiled-product-desc\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eStrawberry Begonia\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eSaxifraga stolonifera\u003c\/em\u003e) is a charming, vintage classic that brings a touch of whimsical woodland beauty indoors. Despite its common name, it is neither a true begonia nor related to strawberries! Native to the rocky, shaded forests of East Asia, it gets its name because of its stunning, scalloped leaves that resemble begonia foliage, paired with an incredible ability to reproduce by sending out long, trailing red runners (stolons) loaded with miniature plantlets—exactly like a strawberry patch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe foliage is an absolute standout. Each rounded, gently fuzzy leaf features a dark olive-green canvas etched with intricate, contrasting silver veins. Flip a leaf over, and you are treated to a vibrant, surprising flash of deep burgundy-purple. With its low, mounding growth habit and elegant, cascading runners, this is the ultimate plant for a small hanging basket or an elevated shelf where it can spill gracefully over the edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"soiled-info-box\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eThe Propagation Dream Plant\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    This plant wants to multiply! Once mature, it will shoot out long, delicate red threads (stolons) with tiny, perfectly formed baby clones dangling at the ends. To propagate, simply place a small pot of soil under a dangling baby, pin it down gently until it roots, and then snip the \"umbilical cord\" connecting it to the mother plant. It is one of the easiest and most rewarding plants to share with friends.\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"soiled-amber-box\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eHates Wet Leaves — Bottom Water Only!\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    The Strawberry Begonia has finely textured, fuzzy leaves that absolutely despise having water sit on them. If water is repeatedly splashed onto the foliage or left pooling in the center crown, it will almost certainly succumb to fungal rot. The best and safest way to water this plant is from the bottom—let it sit in a bowl of water for 15-20 minutes to soak up moisture through the drainage holes, then let it drain completely.\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"soiled-green-box\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eCompletely Pet-Safe!\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    You can let those beautiful runners dangle without a worry. The Strawberry Begonia is completely non-toxic and safe to grow around cats, dogs, and curious toddlers.\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails class=\"soiled-acc-details\" open\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"care-icon\"\u003e☀️\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLight\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"acc-arrow\"\u003e▾\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"soiled-acc-det-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eIt prefers bright, indirect light to thrive and produce its signature silvery veins. An east or north-facing window is usually ideal. Avoid direct, harsh afternoon sunlight, as the delicate, hairy leaves will scorch easily. If placed in deep shade, the plant will survive but the beautiful silver markings will fade, and it will likely stop producing its trailing runners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails class=\"soiled-acc-details\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"care-icon\"\u003e💧\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWatering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"acc-arrow\"\u003e▾\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"soiled-acc-det-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eKeep the soil evenly and lightly moist during the spring and summer. Allow the top inch of the soil to dry out before watering again. Do not let the plant dry out completely to the point of severe wilting, but equally avoid leaving it in soggy, waterlogged soil. Always try to water the soil directly or use bottom-watering to keep the fuzzy foliage dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails class=\"soiled-acc-details\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"care-icon\"\u003e💦\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHumidity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"acc-arrow\"\u003e▾\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"soiled-acc-det-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eIt loves a humid environment (around 50-60%) to mimic its native forest floor habitat. If the air in your home is very dry, especially during winter or in an air-conditioned room, use a pebble tray or a humidifier nearby. \u003cstrong\u003eDo not mist the leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e—the hairy texture traps water droplets and encourages rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails class=\"soiled-acc-details\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"care-icon\"\u003e🌿\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Media\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"acc-arrow\"\u003e▾\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"soiled-acc-det-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eA well-aerated, moisture-retentive potting mix is perfect. A standard indoor houseplant soil mixed with about 30% perlite for good drainage works beautifully. Because the plant has a shallow root system and spreads outwards, shallow, wider pots (azalea pots) are often a better choice than deep planters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails class=\"soiled-acc-details\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"care-icon\"\u003e🌾\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"acc-arrow\"\u003e▾\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"soiled-acc-det-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eFeed it lightly! Apply a balanced, water-soluble liquid fertilizer diluted to half-strength once a month during the active growing season (spring through early autumn). Over-fertilizing can burn the roots and lead to a build-up of mineral salts in the soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"soiled-issues-label\"\u003eCommon Issues \u0026amp; Quick Fixes\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails class=\"soiled-issue-details\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMushy, Rotting Center Crown\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"acc-arrow\"\u003e▾\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"soiled-issue-det-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThis is crown rot, and it happens when water is poured directly over the center of the plant and gets trapped in the fuzzy leaves. Always water the soil around the edges of the pot or, better yet, bottom-water the plant to keep the foliage completely dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails class=\"soiled-issue-details\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCrispy, Brown Leaf Edges\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"acc-arrow\"\u003e▾\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"soiled-issue-det-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eUsually a sign of under-watering or very dry air. Check the soil moisture first—if it's bone dry, give the plant a good soak. If the watering is consistent, the plant is likely suffering from low humidity and needs to be moved away from AC vents or given a pebble tray.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails class=\"soiled-issue-details\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNot Producing Runners (Stolons)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"acc-arrow\"\u003e▾\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"soiled-issue-det-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eIf your plant is stubbornly refusing to produce its beautiful trailing babies, it usually means it isn't getting enough light or nutrients. Move it to a brighter spot with indirect light and ensure you are feeding it lightly during the growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails class=\"soiled-profile-details\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuick Plant Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"acc-arrow\"\u003e▾\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:0;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctable class=\"soiled-profile-table\"\u003e\n        \u003ctbody\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003eSaxifraga stolonifera\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eName Meaning\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eSaxifraga\u003c\/em\u003e = rock-breaker; \u003cem\u003estolonifera\u003c\/em\u003e = bearing stolons (runners)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Names\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStrawberry Begonia, Strawberry Geranium, Creeping Sailor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFamily\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSaxifragaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEast Asia (China, Japan, Korea)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLeaf Detail\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRounded, scalloped, fuzzy leaves. Olive green with silver veining; burgundy undersides.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Habit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow, mounding rosette that spreads by sending out trailing runners with baby plantlets.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWatering Rule\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKeep evenly moist but not soggy. Bottom watering recommended.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBright indirect light. Fades in deep shade; burns in direct sun.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHumidity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrefers moderate to high humidity. Do not mist the fuzzy leaves!\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10°C–24°C. Prefers cooler indoor temperatures. Keep away from intense heat.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eToxicity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-toxic and completely pet-safe for cats and dogs!\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHanging baskets, pedestals, terrariums, propagating and sharing.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCare Level\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy to Intermediate — The trick is mastering the \"moist soil, dry leaves\" balance.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n      \u003c\/table\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Soiled","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51636071465281,"sku":null,"price":299.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/9837\/1618\/files\/Strawberry_Begonia_Saxifraga_Stolonifera.jpg?v=1776844198","url":"https:\/\/www.soiled.in\/products\/strawberry-begonia-saxifraga-stolonifera","provider":"Soiled","version":"1.0","type":"link"}