Small-leaf Spiderwort

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Tradescantia fluminensis

TradescantiaMood Meter: Chill AF

Also called: Inch Plant

How to identify it

Fast trailing species with small glossy pointed green leaves and thin creeping stems.

Growing characteristics

Growth habit: trailing spreading.

Plant Mood Meter: Chill AF

Tradescantia grow quickly and recover readily from pruning; strong filtered light mainly helps maintain compact colorful growth.

Care guide

Light

Bright indirect light. Direct sun: Gentle direct sun can intensify color after acclimation.

Water

Water after the upper portion dries; avoid leaving the stems/root zone continuously saturated.

Soil / substrate

Airy, well-draining mix with moderate moisture retention.

Humidity

Average household humidity is usually sufficient.

Support / growth

Best allowed to trail, sprawl, or cascade rather than being forced onto a climbing pole.

Problems Planticist can help with

UnderwateringOverwatering / poor aerationRoot rot / impaired rootsExcess light / sun scorchInsufficient light (etiolation)Normal lower-leaf senescenceLow-humidity stressPest damageFertilizer / mineral salt buildup

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