The Strawberry Begonia, also known as Strawberry Geranium, is a charming foliage plant with velvety, scalloped green leaves accented by silver veining and red undersides. It produces delicate white star-shaped flowers on slender stalks in late spring to early summer. Not actually a begonia, this trailing plant spreads through stolons (runners), similar to strawberry plants, making it ideal for hanging baskets, ground cover, or shady borders. Loved for both its ornamental foliage and easy care, it brings texture and beauty to any indoor or outdoor shaded space.

Key Features:

Attractive textured green foliage with silver veins and red undersides.

Produces tiny white flowers in late spring and early summer.

Spreads via runners, similar to strawberry plants.

Ideal for hanging baskets, shade containers, or ground cover.

Can be grown indoors as a houseplant or outdoors in shaded gardens.

Hardy in USDA Zones 6–9.

Plant Care Instructions:

Light Requirements: Prefers bright, indirect light indoors or partial to full shade outdoors.

Watering: Keep soil evenly moist; allow the top inch to dry slightly between waterings.

Soil: Use well-draining, slightly acidic soil rich in organic matter.

Temperature & Hardiness Zone: Best in temperatures 16–24°C; hardy outdoors in Zone 6 and above.

Fertilizer: Feed monthly during the growing season with a balanced liquid houseplant fertilizer.

Pruning & Maintenance: Trim off runners to manage spread; remove faded flowers and old leaves.