tradescantia
occidentalis
occidentalis
Care level
Easy
This hardy prairie native stands out from other tradescantias with its more upright growth and clusters of vibrant blue-violet flowers that open in the morning and close by afternoon. Unlike its indoor cousins, it's incredibly drought-tolerant and thrives in rocky, sandy conditions, creating beautiful drifts of color in the garden.
Care & maintenance
Light
Bright light, usually located near windows but doesn't receive direct rays for more than an hour during the day.
Temperature
Wide range (50°F - 89.6°F)
Fertilization frequency
Low
Once per season.
Soil
Choose a General purpose mix: A versatile blend with excellent water retention and aeration. Provides balanced nutrition and suitable drainage for a wide variety of houseplants.
If you want to create your own substrate, you can make a mixture of the following soils:
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Pot
Standard size
Prefer a pot with a classic width/depth ratio.
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Features
Size & growth
Small
Trailing
Rapid growth
This plant grows rapidly. It can reach up to 12 inches in height or spread.
It spreads horizontally, often along the ground.
Toxicity
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Reproduction & propagation
Fruits & flowers
Flowering & not self-pollinating
The tradescantia occidentalis can produce flowers and therefore fruits.
This plant is not capable of self-pollination, it will not be able to produce fruits if it is not pollinated by another individual.