tradescantia
A succulent that evokes the hues of an aurora borealis.
A beautiful tricolor variety, easy to care for and propagate.
Latin name and family
Tradescantia Blossfeldiana cerinthoides variegata | Commelinaceae
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Particularities
A voracious grower, easy to care for and propagate.
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About
Native to Brazil and Northern Argentina, this rare and colorful succulent is an evergreen trailing plant and a rapid grower. It can be easily grown indoors in pots, baskets or along shelves. Tradescantia can be easily propagated by stem cuttings. ​Our Bubblegum/Lilac variety has strong shades of pink and purple than other types and fuller branches that provide a more robust plant.
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This succulent will add a beautiful splash of color to any home, without worrying about a loss of blooms.
Sizes & Pack
2.5", 4", 6"
15 or 18 units/pack
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Upgrades
Black smoked glass vase, decorative pot, biodegradable pot.
Dazzling and dramatic leaves that provide nonstop color: as long as it gets good amount of filtered light and regular pruning, Tradescantia can last for many years.
Our 4" Tradescantia is a member of Aerify Plants, a collection dedicated to unique and beautiful plants that purify the air and make people happier.
Tradescantia will grow fast when temperatures are warm. Its natural tendency is to "vine" and spread out, so it needs to be pruned regularly. Pruned stems can be used to propagate new plants!
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LIGHT
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FERTILIZER
Tradescantia enjoys bright indirect light. An East or West-facing window would be ideal.
From April to October, the soil should not dry out completely. Keep it moist but never wet.
Between 65 and 75 °F during the day. Keep the environment humid.
Feed every two months from April to October only. Use a liquid plant fertilizer 20-5-10.
Provide very early or very late sun only. Keep away from direct sunlight. Exposure to at least six hours daily is best.
Water from the bottom, or use a self-watering pot. Let the soil dry out slightly from November to March.
At night, a temperature of 65 °F is ideal. Protect from drafts.
Don't feed from November to March.
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Tradescantia, also known as the inch plant, and is native to North and South America. There are around 60 species, of which most are hanging plants, although there are also a few that grow upwards. The stems are able to store a fair amount of water, making Tradescantia quite forgiving if you forget to water it from time to time. The plant was named after John Tradescant Senior, a gardener employed by the English King Charles I, by his son John Junior, a botanist and explorer. The plant became a hit in the courts of Europe around 1662 and was found to be so easy to propagate that it is one of the few early houseplants that soon appeared in ‘ordinary’ living rooms as well.
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