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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

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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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Tradescantia sillamontana

aka Tradescantia sillamontana 'White Velvet', Cobweb Spiderwort, White Gossamer, White Velvet, White Velvet Gossamer Plant, White Velvet Tradescantia

Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover

Zones

9a-12

Size

Height: 6"-12"

Width: 12"-18"

sun - mostly shade
regular - drought tolerant

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Tradescantia fluminensis 'Maiden's Blush'

aka Tradescantia 'Blushing Bride', Tradescantia 'First Blush', Tradescantia 'Maiden's Blush', Tradescantia x andersoniana 'Blushing Bride', Blushing Bride Lady's Tears, Blushing Bride Virginia Spiderwort, Maiden's Blush Spiderwort