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Tradescantia fluminensis 'Laekenensis'

Also Known As

  • Tradescantia albiflora 'Rainbow'
  • Tradescantia fluminensis 'Rainbow'
  • Rainbow Inch Plant
  • Rainbow River Spiderwort
  • Rainbow Wandering Willie

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 8"-10"
  • W: 12"

planting zones

  • 9a-11

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Tradescantia fluminensis 'Laekenensis' plant details

Tradescantia fluminensis 'Laekenensis' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with burgundy, green, pink, variegated and white foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Tradescantia fluminensis 'Laekenensis'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: commelinaceae
Foliage: evergreen burgundy, green, pink, variegated and white
Mature size: 0 - 12 IN - wide, 8 IN - 10 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, houseplant, showy, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Tradescantia fluminensis 'Laekenensis'

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A spreading, cascading plant with a rainbow of colorful foliage, the fleshy leaves are a mixture of white, green, pink, and mauve stripes and blotches. Very easy to grow, does best in bright light. Small white flowers.

Gardening facts about Tradescantia fluminensis 'Laekenensis' plant

How to Grow Tradescantia fluminensis 'Laekenensis'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • white
    • pink
    • green
    • burgundy
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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