Saxifraga stolonifera

I’d like to introduce you to the cutest little fellow and one that has stolen my heart.

Saxifraga stolonifera, commonly known as Strawberry Begonia, even though it’s not relative of either.

In its native habitat, it can be found in forests growing on the ground as a ground over, or even over rocks or rotting timber.

This little guy isn’t widely cultivated, but it’s slowly been making its’ way into our hearts as a cute indoor plant or a great ground cover for shady areas. It has even been awarded the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit.

This guy has a beautiful scalloped edge leaf that is a dusty green, with prominent white veins and spreads by sending out little runners on which a new plant forms.

I think they look amazing in hanging baskets, with all their little babies hanging down around them. However, what makes these guys even more beautiful, is that it has these dainty white flowers that sit above the foliage. They mainly flower from spring into summer, but in saying that, mine has also flowered sparingly through autumn.

Saxifraga stolonifera prefer a damp, shady position. They don’t like sitting in water, but also hate drying out for too long. If growing them indoors, make sure it’s a really well lit, well-ventilated space.

I have found mine only do well on a window ledge, where there is constant bright light (not direct sun) ... I guess nobody puts Saxifraga stolonifera in a corner!