Procris repens Plant Care
Procris repens (Lour.) B.J.Conn & Hadiah
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Procris repens is a species of flowering plant in the nettle family, Urticaceae. It is commonly known as watermelon begonia or sisik naga, although the latter name may also refer various Pyrrosia species.
Every 7–10 days
Bright indirect light
65–75°F
50–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Procris repens?
Water Procris repens every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it bright indirect light. It prefers temperatures of 65–75°F (18–24°C) and 50–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
What Is the Procris repens?
Procris repens (Procris repens) belongs to the Urticaceae family within the Procris genus.
Procris repens displays a compact, spreading perennial growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 2 ft. Procris repens produces small, inconspicuous greenish-white flowers.
Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Procris repens?
Procris repens requires watering every 7–10 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–10 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Procris repens Need?
Procris repens thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Procris repens in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect light
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Procris repens Prefer?
Procris repens grows best at temperatures of 65–75°F. Procris repens prefers humidity levels of 50–70%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
65–75°F
Humidity
50–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Procris repens?
Moist, well-draining soil with high organic content. Good drainage is essential for Procris repens to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Procris repens?
Feed Procris repens every 6 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 6 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Procris repens?
Repot every 1-2 years in spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Procris repens?
Procris repens can be propagated through stem cuttings, division, air layering. Similar propagation techniques also apply to procris pedunculata plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Procris repens Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Procris repens, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Procris repens?
Procris repens is susceptible to spider mites, aphids, mealybugs. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Procris repens Need?
Procris repens grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13b. It survives winters down to planting zone 13b. In cooler regions, grow Procris repens as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13b
Keep exploring plants
Procris repens is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Procris genus — compare its care with other Procris species on PlantoScan.
Procris is part of the Urticaceae plant family — browse all Urticaceae genera and species.
Procris repens thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Procris repens (Lour.) B.J.Conn & Hadiah, family Urticaceae (first published in Gard. Bull. Singapore 63: 160 (2011)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Procris repens, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 13b, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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