Tradescantia sillamontana ‘Variegata’ is a rare and charming plant, recognizable by its thick leaves covered with soft white down, enhanced with cream and pale green variegation. Its velvety appearance gives it a unique and luminous look. Compact and slightly trailing over time, it is perfect for a shelf, a windowsill, or a hanging basket. Avoid misting the foliage, as water can remain on the leaves and cause spots or rot.
Non-toxic, but sap in contact with skin can cause slight irritation.
- Family: Commelinaceae.
- Origin: Northeast Mexico (arid regions, Nuevo León).
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Watering:
- Allow the potting soil to dry out completely between waterings.
- Prefers bottom watering.
- Ambient humidity: High.
- Soil type: Draining and rich.
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Light: Moderate.
- Orientation: West, east, or 1m from a south-facing window.
- Growth: Fast.
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Temperature: Warm.
- Never below 15°C.
Pot diameter: 10 cm.
Grown in Quebec.
Like nature, each plant is unique. Natural items are all different and may contain irregularities.
