Tradescantia plants are usually an easy sub-shrub to grow.
It grows on forest floors, and fields and is very sought after by collectors.
Tradescantia are herbaceous perennial wildflowers in the family Commelinaceae, native to the Americas from southern Canada to northern Argentina, including the West Indies, and include both climbing and trailing species, reaching 30–60 centimetres (0.98–1.97 ft) in height. The stems are usually succulent or semi-succulent, and the leaves are sometimes semi-succulent.. Tropicals love warm temperatures, bright light, and water when nearly dry.
Climate: Tropical conditions.
Shipped bare root due to soil laws.
Basic Care
- Botanical name Tradescantia spp.
- Origin Caribbean, Mexico, and South America
- Light Bright indirect light
- Watering Moderate watering
- Temperature 65°F-75°F
- Toxicity Toxic to pets and humans
- Food Liquid-based fertilizer
- Humidity Low humidity
- Foliage color Green, White, Red, Burgundy, and Pink
- Susceptible Plant Issues Root rot, Wilting leaves, Sparse growth, Yellow/ Brown / Dried Leaves, Pest Infestations from Aphids, Mealybugs and Spider mites
- Dormancy: Tropical Plants do not have a true dormancy.
All plants experience stress from shipping; from days of darkness. The plants will recover in 2-3 weeks with proper conditions.
