How to tend a Tradescantia sillamontana
Also known as: Tradescantia pexata H.E.Moore
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Resistant to drought, water thoroughly when soil is dry, reduce water in summer
Sunlight
Like moderate light, resistant to half shade, put in places with scattered light in summer
Soil
Peat and akadama mixed in 3:1 ratio
Fertilizer
Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply once every 1-2 months in spring and autumn
Pruning
Remove dead and rotten part timely
About this plant
- Origin
- Central America
- Category
- Commelinaceae, Commelina
- Size
- Diameter ⥠5 cm, height ⥠5 cm
- Blooming period
- Succulent plants, sometimes flowers, pink or purple flowers
- Flower colors
- Leaf color dark green
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