Tradescantia Care Guide

Tradescantia ‘Quadricolor’

General Information

  • Aka Spiderwort or Inch Plant.

  • Native to Mexico and South America.

  • Benefits from occasional pruning.

  • Do not require too much fertilizer, even in the growing season.

Soil

  • Not too picky with soil.

  • Any pre-mixed houseplant soil should work!

Water

  • Can tolerate drought, but will appreciate more consistent watering.

  • Water when soil is about 50% dry.

Light

  • Bright indirect light is best.

  • Can revert or get leggy if they are not receiving sufficient light.

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Tradescantia ‘Quadricolor’