Light: Bright indoor light is necessary for this plant to thrive. Too little light can lead to necrotic leaf patches and leaf loss.

Temperature: 65-85 F

Humidity: medium; avoid drafty areas

Water: Keep the potting mix moist but not soggy. Water when the top 2” of mix dries. Similar to true begonias, saxifrages can use quite a bit of moisture during summer months. Taper your watering down in winter months when less new growth is occuring to avoid root decay.

Repotting: Repot every 2-3 years into a slightly larger container (1-2” increased diameter or depth). Use a general purpose potting mix.

Fertilizing: Either…

1. Water Application: Incorporate fertilizer into your watering cycle once per month March through September. Dilute an all purpose fertilizer (20-20-20) by half OR use your favorite fertilizer rated for houseplant use in your water.

2. Slow Release: Incorporate slow release fertilizer pellets into the top inch of potting soil every 6 months. Apply the rate indicated for indoor plants on the label. If no recommendation for houseplants is present, apply 1/4 to 1/2 the listed rate.

Saxifragaceae is a unique family of soft-tissued, flowering plants. One popular relative to the strawberry begonia is the “piggy-back plant”, a.k.a. Tolmiea menziesii.

(Listed in order of commonality…)

• Necrotic leaf spotting and leaf drop caused by low light levels

• Root decay caused by soggy potting mix

• Fungus gnats

• Mealybugs

Is this plant pet safe?

Yes! No cases of toxicity have been reported.