Tradescantia Purple

Description

• Tradescantia, commonly known as Wandering Jew, is a versatile plant prized for its colorful foliage and trailing habit. It comes in various species and cultivars, displaying vibrant leaves in shades of green, purple, pink, and silver.

Features & Benefits

• Adds a vibrant and dynamic element to indoor spaces, perfect for hanging baskets, shelves, or as a ground cover in terrariums.
• Resilient and adaptable, tolerating a range of temperatures and indoor conditions.
• Generally non-toxic to pets, making it a pet-friendly option for indoor greenery.
• Can be propagated easily from stem cuttings, with new plants easily grown from cuttings placed in soil or water.
• Features long, trailing stems with lance-shaped leaves that may be solid or variegated in shades of green, purple, or silver.
• Grows as a fast-growing, trailing or spreading plant, typically reaching about 6 to 12 inches in height.

Care Guide

• Light: Prefers bright, indirect light indoors or partial shade to full sun outdoors.
• Watering: Water deeply every 1-2 weeks, allowing the top inch of soil to dry between waterings.
• Soil: Well-draining potting mix rich in organic matter.
• Fertilization: Feed with diluted balanced liquid fertilizer every 2-4 weeks during the growing season.
• Pruning: Pinch back stems to promote bushiness and remove leggy growth.