tradescantia
virginiana
virginiana
Care level
Easy
Unlike its trailing cousins, this native wildflower stands proudly upright, producing clusters of three-petaled violet-blue flowers that only last for a day but bloom continuously from spring to fall. Each morning brings fresh blooms that open like clockwork, earning it the nickname of morning flowers.
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 (5°F - 86°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
Medium
Upright
Rapid growth
This plant grows rapidly. It can reach 1 to 3 feet in height or spread.
It grows upwards without support.
Toxicity
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Reproduction & propagation
Fruits & flowers
Flowering & not self-pollinating
The tradescantia virginiana 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.