Tradescantia 12cm

🌈 Tradescantia

Trailing brilliance with a rebellious streak. From the candy-striped Nanouk to the metallic shimmer of Zebrina, Tradescantia species are fast-growing, foliage-forward, and endlessly photogenic. Their stems creep, spill, and climb, making them ideal for hanging displays, shelf edges, or paired with sculptural ceramics that echo their bold geometry.

These plants thrive on attention—give them light, trim them often, and they’ll reward you with lush, vivid growth and easy propagation. Perfect for beginners, collectors, and anyone craving instant impact.

🌿 Care Guide: Keep It Lush & Lively

💡 Light: Bright, indirect light is key. More light = more colour. Low light leads to leggy, faded growth2.

💧 Water: Water when the top 1–2 cm of soil is dry. Keep it lightly moist, never soggy3.

🌱 Soil: Well-draining mix—potting soil + perlite or sand. Avoid compacted or water-retentive blends.

🌡️ Temperature: 18–24°C is ideal. Protect from cold drafts and temps below 10°C3.

💨 Humidity: Average to high. Mist occasionally or place near other tropicals.

🍽️ Feeding: Feed every 2–4 weeks in spring/summer with balanced liquid fertilizer.

✂️ Pruning: Trim regularly to prevent legginess and encourage bushiness. Bonus: cuttings root like magic3.

🌱 Propagation: Stem cuttings in water or soil. Fast, reliable, and satisfying.

🐾 Pet Safety: Mildly toxic to pets—best kept out of nibbling range