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
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
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
Foliage Color
- variegated
- white
- pink
- green
- burgundy
Flower Color
- white
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 12"-18"
- sun - mostly shade
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Zones
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Size
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- sun - mostly shade
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Zones
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Size
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- sun - mostly shade
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Zones
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Size
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- sun - mostly shade
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Zones
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Size
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- even moisture - regular
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