TRADESCANTIA
Tradescantia pallida
A low-growing plant with purple/green foliage and small pink flowers, Tradescantia is ideal as a ground cover or hanging plant.
Application: šŖBorder |š±Ground cover |šŖ“Pot (hanging plant)
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Likes full sun to partial shade
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Fast grower
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Water moderately
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Height 20-40 cm
SPECIFICATIONS:
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Common name | Tradescantia |
| Latin name | Tradescantia pallida |
| Origin | Central America |
| Height | All about 20 to 40 cm |
| Growth habit | Creeping and ground covering |
| Location (take into account) | Suitable for borders and pots |
| Light requirements | Full sun to part shade |
| Water requirement | Regularly |
| Windproof | Yes |
| Fertilization | Occasionally; ask employee for advice |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Leaves | Purple to green elongated leaves |
| Fruits | Inconspicuous |
| Flowers | Small pink flowers |
| Attractor of butterflies and birds | Limited |
| Iguana test | Yes |
| Suitable for pot | Yes |
| Toxicity | Non-toxic to humans and pets |