How to tend a Tradescantia sillamontana

Also known as: Tradescantia pexata H.E.Moore

Watering

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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