Pellionia repens ‘Variegata’ – Variegated Watermelon Begonia Size:12cm fuzzy leaf surface gives this

fuzzy leaf surface gives this plant a unique tactile feel – a rare trait among Alocasias

As a houseplant you can train it to climb

a takeaway food tray is ideal

so great for the home or office

Lynette’s Philodendron may benefit from a moss pole or stake

Pellionia repens ‘Variegata’ – Variegated Watermelon Begonia Size:12cm fuzzy leaf surface gives thisThis beautiful, green and white variegated plant is, in fact, not a Begonia but the care is quite similar, so it's a useful name to some extent. The long, elegant leaves are a deep forest green speckled and washed all over with cream white variegation. The high level of variegation means they do need plenty of light to keep sustaining the patterns, but it's worth the extra care to help this beautiful plant thrive. It's fairly easygoing, too; if you