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Four-coloured Spiderwort
Tradescantia fluminensis "Quadricolor"
("trad-ess-SKANT-eeh-ah floo-min-EN-sis")
£18.50
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Patterned
Spiderworts, or Tradescantias, are attractive plants that are often displayed as trailing houseplants from hanging pots or over the edges of pots on shelves. However, in the wild they are creeping, forming ground cover plants that can create fairly dense thickets.
Also known as Tradescantia fluminensis "Quadricolor", the foliage on the Four-coloured Spiderwort is smaller than that found on Tradescantia zebrina, and the leaves are rounder in shape. They are also attractively patterned and this variety is coloured in shades of cream, green, pink and purple in broad stripes. Small, white three-petalled flowers are produced.
Tradescantias are named in honour of John Tradescant - gardener to Charles I, although it is not known whether he ever saw one. All our potted plants come in compostable coir pots - read more here.
Also known as Tradescantia fluminensis "Quadricolor", the foliage on the Four-coloured Spiderwort is smaller than that found on Tradescantia zebrina, and the leaves are rounder in shape. They are also attractively patterned and this variety is coloured in shades of cream, green, pink and purple in broad stripes. Small, white three-petalled flowers are produced.
Tradescantias are named in honour of John Tradescant - gardener to Charles I, although it is not known whether he ever saw one. All our potted plants come in compostable coir pots - read more here.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
CARE INSTRUCTIONSAdditional Information
Pets & Children
The watery sap may be irritiating with repeated handling
foli8 Coir Pot Size - read here
12cm
Country of Origin
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay
Habitat Conditions
This plant is from wet areas in South America and does best in warm conditions away from direct light.
Plant Care
Light
These plants do well in shady conditions, but do not thrive under direct sunlight.
Watering
The soil should be kept moist. The plant is tolerant of heavy watering, but does not like to dry out.
Pruning
The vines can be trimmed to maintain a good habit and encourage branching from the buds at the leaf nodes. Cuttings can be easily rooted to make new plants.
Feeding
A weak solution of fertilizer should be added to the water at every watering
Pest & Diseases
Generally pest free, but if kept high up, where the air may be warmer and less humid, you should look out for two-spotted spider mites. Other pests, such as mealybugs, might be found and they should be removed when seen.
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