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Tradescantia–Assorted–Vibrant foliage for indoor gardens 8" Hanging Basket

Tradescantia–Assorted–Vibrant foliage for indoor gardens 8" Hanging Basket

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Tradescantia, Assorted

Tradescantia, Assorted

Description

Tradescantia, commonly known as spiderwort, is a versatile and attractive plant known for its vibrant foliage and ease of care. With varieties that display a range of colors from deep purple to variegated greens and whites, Tradescantia is a popular choice for both indoor and outdoor gardens.

Suggested Uses

Tradescantia is ideal for hanging baskets, ground cover, or as a trailing plant in containers. Its vibrant foliage adds a splash of color to any space, making it perfect for both decorative and functional plantings.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Tradescantia, Assorted
  • Common Name Common Name: Purple Heart, Purple Queen
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: Typically 6-12 inches tall, trailing up to 24 inches
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 8-12
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Evergreen
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Spring to early summer
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Fast
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Bright, indirect light
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: Yes
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: Yes
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Toxic if ingested
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Ferns, Pothos, Philodendron

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in well-draining soil, at the same depth as it was in its previous container.
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers rich, well-draining soil.
  • Humidity Humidity: Thrives in high humidity environments.
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune regularly to encourage bushier growth and remove any dead or damaged leaves.
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Protect from frost; can be overwintered indoors in colder climates.
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Surface level, just covering the roots.
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize monthly during the growing season with a balanced liquid fertilizer.
  • Special Care Special Care: Rotate regularly to ensure even growth and prevent leaning.
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