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Tradescantia spathacea 'Versicolor'

Also Known As

Tradescantia spathacea 'Tricolor'
Tradescantia spathacea [variegated]
Tradescantia spathacea variegata
Moses in the Bulrushes
Tricolor Moses in the Cradle
Tricolor Spiderwort
Variegated Moses in the Cradle

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

H: 8"-12"
W: 6"-12"

planting zones

11-12

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Tradescantia spathacea 'Versicolor' plant details

Tradescantia spathacea 'Versicolor' is a broadleaf evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with green, pink, purple, variegated and white foliage. In spring and summer flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Tradescantia spathacea 'Versicolor'

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: commelinaceae
Foliage: evergreen green, pink, purple, variegated and white
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
Uses: houseplant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Tradescantia spathacea 'Versicolor'

USDA Zones: 11 - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

If you love variegated plants, especially those that blush in tones of pink, this tri-colored form of "Moses in the Bulrushes" is for you. A wonderful plant for the windowsill garden, it's easy-to-grow, yet stunning in its marked foliage. A member of the Wandering Jew family, it can be grown under a wide range of light conditions as well as soil and air moisture. This tri-color form is slower growing than the green or bi-colored cultivars yet just as resilient. Mature plants form dense branching specimens that can be maintained in tight containers with ease.

By: Logee's Plants for Home & Garden

a clumping plant with stiff upright angled leaves 5-6 inches . The foliage is striped white, pink, green with purple underneath. One of the most colorful foliage plants. Easy to grow in bright to moderate light.

By: Accents for Home and Garden

Beautifully pink, green, and cream variegated strap-like foliage, with a burgundy-red reverse, radiate from a central stem on a low growing, clump forming perennial. A great choice for mixed containers.

By: Almost Eden

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Gardening facts about Tradescantia spathacea 'Versicolor' plant

How to Grow Tradescantia spathacea 'Versicolor'

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- regular - occasional
Soil Needs
- adaptable
- average
- well-drained
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant

Features

Foliage Color
- variegated
- white
- pink
- green
- purple
Wildlife
- bees
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen

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Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover

Zones

9a-12

Size

Height: 6"-12"

Width: 12"-18"

sun - mostly shade
regular - drought tolerant

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