How to tend a Tradescantia navicularis

Also known as: Phyodina navicularis (Ortgies) Rohweder, Tradescantia brachyphylla Greenm., Tradescantia navicularis Ortgies

Watering

Resistant to drought, water thoroughly when soil surface is dry

Sunlight

Enjoy mild sunlight, avoid strong light

Soil

Peat and akadama mixed in 3:1 ratio

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply once monthly in spring and autumn

Pruning

Remove flower stem, diseased and rotten leaves timely

About this plant

Origin
Northern Peru
Category
Commelinaceae
Size
Diameter≥5cm,Height≥5cm
Blooming period
Succulent plants, sometimes flowers with a short period time
Flower colors
Leaf color grey green
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