Tradescantia fluminensis

Scientific name
Tradescantia fluminensis

General description
Tradescantia fluminensis is a climbing or trailing plant with glossy, light green oval leaves and flexible stems. It forms a dense mat or cascade, ideal for hanging baskets or as an indoor ground cover.

Origin
Native to South America, especially Brazil, often found in tropical rainforests.

Care

• Light : Bright to medium indirect light; avoid strong direct sunlight.
• Watering : Water when the top of the soil is dry; maintain moderate humidity, but not excess.
• Humidity : Moderate to high; air that is too dry can slow growth.
• Temperature : between ~16 and 27°C; avoid prolonged cold temperatures.
• Substrate : light, well-draining, enriched soil.

Special advice

• Prune to control sprawl or encourage a more compact shape.
• Repot when the plant is too dense or the substrate is compacted.
• Toxic if swallowed to humans and animals.