Saxifraga Stolonifera, Creeping Saxifrage, Strawberry Begonia

Saxifraga stolonifera, although  not a strawberry nor geranium,  is commonly called as strawberry begonia or strawberry geranium. 

It is an herbaceous evergreen perennial of saxifrage family native to China, and Japan. It is a popular ornamental houseplant collected because of its scallop-edge leaves and strawberry like runners with baby plantlets drooping at the end of each stolon. 

Saxifraga stolonifera is known as creeping saxifrage, strawberry begonia, strawberry geranium, mother of thousands, and saxifrage. It can grow from 0.25 up to 0.50 foot in height and can spread from 1 to 2 feet.

Is saxifraga stolonifera a begonia?

Saxifraga stolonifera, although  not a begonia nor geranium,  is commonly called as strawberry begonia or strawberry geranium. May be due to its spreading stolons like a strawberry and leaves which resembles that of a begonia. The plant has interesting lists of pseudonyms and however you call it, it is a very attractive houseplant.

Saxifraga stolonifera is ideally used in landscape as garden and ground cover. It also thrives as container or pot plant and in hanging basket, 

How do you care for saxifraga plant?

Saxifraga stolonifera plants are easy to grow and care. Just note that these plants do not tolerate too much water because they are susceptible to root rot. 

Over the time, saxifraga stolonifera's runners will scatter and multiply. This is the perfect time to take cuttings and start new saxifrage plants. 

Here's a simple walkthrough on how to propagate saxifrage stolonifera.

Basic care on how to have a healthy saxifrage stolonifera plants. 

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