A magnificent plant that stands out for the coloring of its foliage. We love it for its purple leaves and little 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 may 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 out by half between waterings.
- Ambient humidity: High.
- Type of potting soil: Draining and rich.
- Brightness: Moderate.
- Orientation: West, east or 1 m from a south window.
- Rapid growth.
- Temperature: Warm.
- Between 15ᵒC and 21ᵒC
- Never below 15ᵒC
Pot diameter: 10 cm.
Cultivated in Quebec.
Like nature, each plant is unique. Natural items are all different and may contain irregularities.
