A magnificent plant that stands out for the coloration of its foliage. We love it for its purple leaves and small pink flowers. Tradescantias are known to be depolluting plants that prefer to be cramped in their pot.
Non-toxic, but sap in contact with skin can cause slight irritation.
- Family: Commelinaceae.
- Origin: Mexico.
- Watering:
- Spring - Summer: Allow the soil to dry slightly between waterings.
- Autumn - Winter: Allow the soil to dry halfway between waterings.
- Ambient humidity: High.
- Type of soil: Draining and rich.
- Light: Moderate.
- Orientation: West, East or 1 m from a South-facing window.
- Growth: Fast.
- Temperature: Warm.
- Between 15ᵒC and 21ᵒC
- Never below 15ᵒC
Pot diameter: 10 cm and 15 cm.
Grown in Quebec.
Like nature, every plant is unique. Natural items are all different and may contain irregularities.
