Tradescantia
Common Name(s)
Inch Plant
Latin Name
Tradescantia
Care Level
Perfect For Beginners
Light
These plants thrive in bright to medium light conditions. To maintain the most striking colours give it bright diffused light.
Water
Water well, allowing the top two inches of soil to dry out between watering. Reduce the amount of watering in winter.
Humidity
Average household humidity is suitable for these plants but as with most plants increased humidity is beneficial.
Temperature
Content in average household from 10-24°C.
Fertiliser
Apply a well balanced fertiliser throughout the growing season from March to October to support rapid growth.
Toxicity
Mildly toxic to pets
My plant is losing its variegation, why is this happening?
This often happens when the plant is not given enough light. You can address this by moving the plant to a brighter location.
The leaves on my plant are turning yellow. What have I done wrong?
This is a result of overwatering which will cause rapidly yellowing leaves and growth issues. Remove the plant from the pot and inspect the roots, repot into clean dry soil and allow to settle for a few days before watering as usual, ensuring that the soil is allowed to dry between waterings.
