Tradescantia 'Tricolor Rosa'
$19.60
incl. GST
- Overall Height APPROXIMATELY:
- 16cm for Pot Size 13cm(Ø)
- The actual plant may differ as each pot has its own unique natural look and although look identical but never 100% similar to the image pictured here.
- Flowers/Fruits are seasonal and plants may not be with flowers/fruits at the time of order/delivery.
- Overall Height measured from the bottom of the pot to the tallest point of the plant vertically.
GENERAL INFORMATION
- It is also known by other names including the Wandering Jew, Flowering Inch Plant, Wandering Willie, Wandering Gypsy, Purple Queen, Spiderwort, and Tradescantia.
- The ‘wandering’ word refers to the fact that it spreads easily, wandering all over your window sill.
- They are very easy to grow at home.
- Most are native to South America where they grow as dense mats underneath forest trees.
SOIL REQUIREMENT
- It enjoys moist soil to thrive best and it must not be drenched or allowed to dry out completely.
- Plant it in well-draining sandy soil and you can achieve this by mixing perlite into regular potting soil. Use a mix of 40% perlite and 60% potting soil.
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FEEDING/FERTILIZER REQUIREMENT
- It does not require a serious fertilizing program.
- It does well with some extra fertilizer during the growing months of Spring through early fall.
LIGHT REQUIREMENT
- It does best in bright conditions with indirect sunlight.
- Allowing direct sunlight to fall onto the plant for too long causes the leaves to scorch.
- Too little sunlight results in the leaves fading and not producing those lovely pinky shades.
WATER REQUIREMENT
- It is best to keep the soil moist.
- Watering once a week during the summer months is adequate.
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