Description
Brighten your space with Tradescantia ‘Quadricolor’—a fast-growing, easy-care plant with colourful, trailing foliage. Tradescantia fluminensis ‘Quadricolor’ is a vibrant trailing plant known for its colourful leaves in shades of green, pink, cream, and purple. Its fast-growing and easy-care nature makes it a popular choice for hanging baskets, shelves, or plant stands.
Full Botanical Name: Tradescantia fluminensis ‘Quadricolor’
Common Names: Quadricolor Inch Plant, Variegated Spiderwort
Country and/or Region of Origin: Native to South America, particularly Brazil.
Growing Conditions in Native Habitat: Grows as a ground cover in tropical rainforests, thriving in shaded, humid environments.
Care Information:
Light: Prefers bright, indirect light to maintain vibrant variegation. Can tolerate lower light but will lose some colour.
Ideal Room: Suitable for bright rooms such as living rooms, kitchens, or bathrooms with filtered light.
Feeding: Fertilize every 4-6 weeks during the growing season with a balanced liquid fertilizer.
Humidity: Prefers moderate to high humidity; mist occasionally or place on a humidity tray.
Ideal Temperature: 60°F to 75°F (16°C to 24°C).
Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy; water when the top inch is dry.
Pet/Child Safe: Non-toxic to pets and children.
Soil Type: Well-draining potting mix.
Propagation: Propagates easily from stem cuttings placed in water or soil.
Eventual Height and Spread: Grows up to 6-12 inches tall and spreads as a trailing plant.
Growth Rate: Fast.
Pests and Treatment: Susceptible to spider mites and aphids; treat with neem oil or insecticidal soap.
Repotting: Annually or as needed to refresh the soil.
Pruning: Prune regularly to encourage bushier growth and prevent legginess.
Folk Law: Known for its resilience and adaptability, often representing growth and survival.
Air Purification: Contributes to better air quality by filtering indoor pollutants.
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