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Tradescantia Bubblegum - Care Sheet
Tradescantia albiflora
Bubblegum Nanouk
Family: Commelinaceae
Genus: Tradescantia
Species: Albiflora
Cultivars: None
Common names: Wandering Dude, Inch Plant, Bubblegum Tradescantia, Nanouk
Difficulty: Low to Medium
Description: This brightly colored plant trails with stripes of bubblegum pink and green. It is resilient and sure to brighten any space.
Mature size: This species has large foliage compared to most other Tradescantia. The leaves will get up to 3 inches long. The plants can from up to a foot tall and will spread as far as it is allowed. Typically it can hang for up to 2 feet, but the vines can easily break.
Light: Bright indirect light. Under a grow light or a south or west facing window. Some direct sun is ok. The green will begin to fade if exposed to too much direct light, telling you it needs less light.
Water: This plant is susceptible to leaf rot. Always bottom water and try to not get the leaves wet. If you do get the leaves wet, wipe them off to avoid fungal issues. Deeply water when the soil is 25%-50% dry. This plant will not tolerate fully drying well.
Temperature: Ideal between 60-95 degrees Fahrenheit. Avoid temperatures below 45 degrees.
Humidity: This tropical plant will appreciate higher humidity from a humidifier, however can be grown in ambient home humidity with an adjustment period.
Soil: A rich airy mix with decent water retention is best for all Tradescantia. We use 2-parts coco coir, 2-parts perlite, 1-part sand, 1-part vermiculite, 1 part bark, ½-part worm casting.
Nutrition: This plant should be fed with a balanced fertilizer at half recommended dose on a monthly basis. Fertilize year-round if grown under grow lights, or May-September if grown by natural light.
Repotting: This is a trailing plant, not a vining plant, per say. As the plant grows along the soil it will root at each node. It will also send new shoots of vine up to the surface from the roots. It is best to keep this plant in a pot no bigger than 2 inches more then the root ball and then wait for the plant to fill the entire pot. Although, it thrives being root bound.
Toxicity: Lightly toxic to humans, dogs, and cats, only causing light irritation from the sap. Mildly poisonous to humans, dogs, and cats, causing nausea and stomach upset.
Native to: Brazil
Companion Animals: This plant is not recommended in vivariums due to it being toxic, poisonous, easily broken, and susceptibility to leaf rot.
Tradescantia fluminensis - Care Sheet
Tradescantia flumenensis
Family: Commelinaceae
Genus: Tradescantia
Species: Flumenensis
Cultivars: Albo, Aurea, Lavendar/Lollipop
Common names: Wandering Dude, Inch Plant, Spider Wart
Difficulty: Low to Medium
Description: This brightly colored plant trails with stripes of green and white or lavender. Once it over grows its pot, it cascades down in a luxurious manner. It has pointed leaves with a light fuzz.
Mature size: This species, as with other Tradescantia, can grow to an almost unlimited size. It typically will not get taller than 4-6 inches high, but will require pruning to tame the long vines.
Light: Medium to bright indirect light. Under a grow light or an East or South facing window. Avoid direct sunlight as the plant has thin leaves that easily burn. This plant is low light tolerant, but understand this will slow its growth rate considerably.
Water: This plant is susceptible to leaf rot. Always bottom water and try to not get the leaves wet. If you do get the leaves wet, wipe them off to avoid fungal issues. Deeply water when the soil is 25%-50% dry. This plant will not tolerate fully drying well.
Temperature: Ideal between 60-95 degrees Fahrenheit. Avoid temperatures below 45 degrees.
Humidity: This tropical plant will appreciate higher humidity from a humidifier, however can be grown in ambient home humidity with an adjustment period.
Soil: A rich airy mix with decent water retention is best for all Tradescantia. We use 2-parts coco coir, 2-parts perlite, 1-part sand, 1-part vermiculite, 1 part bark, ½-part worm casting.
Nutrition: This plant should be fed with a balanced fertilizer at half recommended dose on a monthly basis. Fertilize year-round if grown under grow lights, or May-September if grown by natural light.
Repotting: This is a trailing plant, not a vining plant, per say. As the plant grows along the soil it will root at each node. It will also send new shoots of vine up to the surface from the roots. It is best to keep this plant in a pot no bigger than 2 inches more then the root ball and then wait for the plant to fill the entire pot. Although, it thrives being root bound.
Toxicity: Lightly toxic to humans, dogs, and cats, only causing light irritation from the sap. Mildly poisonous to humans, dogs, and cats, causing nausea and stomach upset.
Native to: Brazil. This plant is invasive in tropics through the rest of the world.
Companion Animals: This plant is not recommended in vivariums due to it being toxic, poisonous, easily broken, and susceptibility to leaf rot.
Tradescantia 'Purple Heart' - Care Sheet
Tradescantia pallida
Purple Heart
Family: Commelinaceae
Genus: Tradescantia
Species: Pallida
Cultivars: None
Common names: Wandering Dude, Inch Plant, Purple Heart
Difficulty: Medium (Indoors), Low (Outdoors)
Description: This purple plant has bright pink flowers and is an aggressive grower in the right conditions. It has thicker leaves and stem compared to most other Tradescantia. It is a versatile plant that can be grown indoors or outdoors in many climates. If grown outdoors, it will die back in the winter.
Mature size: This species gets up to 1 foot tall and can trail outwards 2 or more feet per year in every direction. Indoors, the plant will grow much slower.
Light: Bright light. Direct sunlight ok and encouraged! If grown indoors, use a grow light or grow on a window seal facing south or west. Outdoors, pick a sunny location for a lush purple ground cover.
Water: Allow to try 50-75% through. It is drought tolerant, but excessive dry conditions will not be tolerated. Don’t let the leaves fool you into thinking it is succulent! Water thoroughly when you do water. This Tradescantia is one of few that is not prone to leaf rot.
Temperature: Ideal between 60-95 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold tolerant to 20 degrees, however the plant will go dormant and die back below 45 degrees.
Humidity: This arid native will do fine with any levels of humidity, as long as humid vivariums and grow cabinets are avoided.
Soil: A rich airy mix with decent water retention is best for all Tradescantia. We use 2-parts coco coir, 2-parts perlite, 1-part sand, 1-part vermiculite, 1 part bark, ½-part worm casting.
Nutrition: This plant should be fed with a balanced fertilizer at half recommended dose on a monthly basis. Fertilize year-round if grown under grow lights, or May-September if grown by natural light.
Repotting: This is a trailing plant, not a vining plant, per say. As the plant grows along the soil it will root at each node. It will also send new shoots of vine up to the surface from the roots. It is best to keep this plant in a pot no bigger than 2 inches more then the root ball and then wait for the plant to fill the entire pot. Although, it thrives being root bound.
Toxicity: Lightly toxic to humans, dogs, and cats, only causing light irritation from the sap. Mildly poisonous to humans, dogs, and cats, causing nausea and stomach upset.
Native to: Northern Mexico to Southern USA
Companion Animals: This plant is would fair well in a non-herbaceous arid cage with lots of light, such as a Sand Boa, Leopard Gecko, Savannah Monitor. The toxic sap is mild and with how tough the plant is, it is not likely going to cause irritation.
Tradescantia Tricolor - Care Sheet
Tradescantia mundula
Tricolor
Family: Commelinaceae
Genus: Tradescantia
Species: Mundula
Cultivars: None
Common names: Wandering Dude, Tricolor
Difficulty: Low to Medium
Description: This bouquet of color has earned more than its namesake, tricolor. It has many colors, but gets it name tricolor from the three vines types it produces. Various vines shoot out ranging from solid green, solid white/pink, to mixes of the two. It appears to be 3 plants mixed together! I has small leaves and a succulent vine that clumps until it is long enough to vine.
Mature size: This species has long vines that branch out in many directions. It can grow quickly to upwards of 5 feet and will require pruning.
Light: Medium to bright indirect light. Under a grow light or an East or South facing window. Avoid direct sunlight as the plant has thin leaves that easily burn. This plant is low light tolerant, but understand the green will overtake the brighter colors and the growth rate will be slowed substantially.
Water: This plant is susceptible to leaf rot. Always bottom water and try to not get the leaves wet. If you do get the leaves wet, wipe them off to avoid fungal issues. Deeply water when the soil is 25%-50% dry. This plant will not tolerate fully drying well.
Temperature: Ideal between 60-95 degrees Fahrenheit. Avoid temperatures below 45 degrees.
Humidity: This tropical plant will appreciate higher humidity from a humidifier, however can be grown in ambient home humidity with an adjustment period.
Soil: A rich airy mix with decent water retention is best for all Tradescantia. We use 2-parts coco coir, 2-parts perlite, 1-part sand, 1-part vermiculite, 1 part bark, ½-part worm casting.
Nutrition: This plant should be fed with a balanced fertilizer at half recommended dose on a monthly basis. Fertilize year-round if grown under grow lights, or May-September if grown by natural light.
Repotting: This is a trailing plant, not a vining plant, per say. As the plant grows along the soil it will root at each node. It will also send new shoots of vine up to the surface from the roots. It is best to keep this plant in a pot no bigger than 2 inches more then the root ball and then wait for the plant to fill the entire pot. Although, it thrives being root bound.
Toxicity: Lightly toxic to humans, dogs, and cats, only causing light irritation from the sap. Mildly poisonous to humans, dogs, and cats, causing nausea and stomach upset.
Native to: Caribbean islands, Central America, Columbia. This plant is invasive in tropics through the rest of the world.
Companion Animals: This plant is not recommended in vivariums due to it being toxic, poisonous, easily broken, and susceptibility to leaf rot.
Tradescantia Zebrina - Care Sheet
Tradescantia zebrina
Zebrina
Family: Commelinaceae
Genus: Tradescantia
Species: Zebrina
Cultivars: Pink Paradise, Burgandy, Deep Purple, Evanesce
Common names: Wandering Dude, Inch Plant, Zebrina
Difficulty: Low to Medium
Description: This brightly colored plant trails with stripes of varying shades of greens, reds, pinks, and purples. With the different cultivars, you can choose what colors you want! In addition, it is easy to use light to adjust the colors, more light equals more pinks! It is a trailing plant that grows great in hanging baskets to cascade down and create an elegant color splash.
Mature size: This species has long vines that branch out in many directions. It can grow quickly to upwards of 10 feet and will likely need to be pruned annually.
Light: Medium to bright indirect light. Under a grow light or an East or South facing window. Avoid direct sunlight as the plant has thin leaves that easily burn. This plant is low light tolerant but understand the green will overtake the brighter colors and the growth rate will be slowed substantially.
Water: This plant is susceptible to leaf rot. Always bottom water and try to not get the leaves wet. If you do get the leaves wet, wipe them off to avoid fungal issues. Deeply water when the soil is 25%-50% dry. This plant will not tolerate fully drying well.
Temperature: Ideal between 60-95 degrees Fahrenheit. Avoid temperatures below 45 degrees.
Humidity: This tropical plant will appreciate higher humidity from a humidifier, however, can be grown in ambient home humidity with an adjustment period.
Soil: A rich airy mix with decent water retention is best for all Tradescantia. We use 2-parts coco coir, 2-parts perlite, 1-part sand, 1-part vermiculite, 1 part bark, ½-part worm casting.
Nutrition: This plant should be fed with a balanced fertilizer at half recommended dose on a monthly basis. Fertilize year-round if grown under grow lights, or May-September if grown by natural light.
Repotting: This is a trailing plant, not a vining plant, per say. As the plant grows along the soil it will root at each node. It will also send new shoots of vine up to the surface from the roots. It is best to keep this plant in a pot no bigger than 2 inches more then the root ball and then wait for the plant to fill the entire pot. Although, it thrives being root bound.
Toxicity: Lightly toxic to humans, dogs, and cats, only causing light irritation from the sap. Mildly poisonous to humans, dogs, and cats, causing nausea and stomach upset.
Native to: Caribbean islands, Central America, Columbia. This plant is invasive in tropics through the rest of the world.
Companion Animals: This plant is not recommended in vivariums due to it being toxic, poisonous, easily broken, and susceptibility to leaf rot.
