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.

By: Accents for Home and Garden

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

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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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