Tradescantia ‘Purple Flame’ / Spiderwort
An unusual Spiderwort with long green, grey and purple variegated leaves. Great for beginners and expert alike.
Pot diameter: 5″ | Height: 20cm
£12.00
Availability: 1 in stock
How to care for your Tradescantia
LIGHT: Medium to bright indirect light. Some early morning and/or evening sun is fine, but avoid strong direct sun. Requires good light to develop colour.
WATERING: Water thoroughly then allow top 1- 2” to dry out before watering again. Avoid waterlogging.
HUMIDITY: Easy-going. Will be happy in most rooms in the home.
TEMPERATURE: Enjoys warmth of 15-28°C. Avoid draughts.
FEEDING: Use liquid houseplant feed as instructed on the bottle during spring and summer. Feed less in autumn and winter – and only if plants continue to actively grow.
GROWTH: Trailing. Average to fast growth rate. Can reach 25cm height x 45cm length.
TOXICITY: Toxic if ingested.
OTHER: Regular pinching of growth points will encourage bushiness.
