Saxifraga nipponica, commonly known as Strawberry Begonia or Strawberry Geranium, is an evergreen perennial herb native to rocky slopes and forest edges in Japan. It typically grows to a height and width of approximately 1 foot (0.3 meters), forming a low, spreading mound. Strawberry Begonia has rounded, scalloped leaves with a textured surface and a distinctive reddish tinge on the underside. Its white, star-shaped flowers bloom in spring and are held above the foliage on slender, red-tinged stalks, adding a delicate contrast to the plant’s appearance.

Strawberry Begonia is valued for its attractive foliage and stoloniferous growth habit, which makes it an excellent ground cover or container plant. It is often used in shaded garden areas, rock gardens, and as an indoor houseplant. While it prefers consistently moist, well-drained soil, it is relatively tolerant of different soil types. It thrives in part shade to full shade and should be protected from intense afternoon sun to prevent leaf scorch. Strawberry Begonia can be susceptible to powdery mildew and should be monitored for this disease, especially in humid conditions. It is also important to note that while it is not typically invasive, it can spread readily in favorable conditions.CC BY-SA 4.0