A very effective trailing plant with bold striped variegated foliage. Max Height 90cm. Max Spread 45cm. Flowers April to October. Bright room away from direct sunlight. Min temp 50°F / 10°C.
Tradescantia cerinthoides ‘Variegata’
A very effective trailing plant with bold striped variegated foliage
Additional information
| Generic | Tradescantia |
|---|---|
| Species | cerinthoides |
| Varietry | 'Variegata' |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Bright room away from direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 90cm |
| Family | Commelinaceae |
| Spread | 45cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Climbing, Low spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green, purple, cream |
| Flowers From | April, October |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Min temp 50°F / 10°C |
| Planting | |
| Care | Mist regularly, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season, Water sparingly in winter |
| Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | Aphids, Red spider mite, Vine weevils |
| Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost |
| Propagation | Stem cuttings |
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