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    Tradescantia fluminensis 'Variegata'

    Also Known As

    • Variegata Inch Plant

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 1'-3'
    • W: 2'-6'

    planting zones

    • 10a-11

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    Tradescantia fluminensis 'Variegata' plant details

    Tradescantia fluminensis 'Variegata' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green, variegated and white foliage. Features glossy texture. Grows well with bright shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Tradescantia fluminensis 'Variegata'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: commelinaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green, variegated and white
    Mature size: 2 FT - 6 FT - wide, 1 FT - 3 FT - tall
    Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, foliage plant, houseplant, tropical-looking

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Tradescantia fluminensis 'Variegata'

    USDA Zones: 10a - 11
    Sun exposure: bright shade
    Watering frequency: regular - occasional
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    VARIEGATED [SPIDERWORT] - SPEEDY HENRY - Glossy green and white striped foliage, irregular with bands or blotches of white, sometimes all white leaves. Great for baskets or groundcover, or for an annual groundcover. Likes sun to lt shade. Likes to dry between watering, tolerates neglect. Very easy, great houseplant. NOTE: this description has been edited to remove reference to a retired plant name

    By: Accents for Home and Garden

    Gardening facts about Tradescantia fluminensis 'Variegata' plant

    How to Grow Tradescantia fluminensis 'Variegata'

    • Sun Exposure

      • bright shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • white
      • green

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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