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Family: Commelinaceae
(ko-mel-ih-NAY-see-ee) Genus: Tradescantia (trad-es-KAN-tee-uh) Species: fluminensis (floo-min-EN-sis) Cultivar: Variegata
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Category GroundcoversTropicals and Tender Perennials Water Requirements Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwaterSun Exposure Sun to Partial ShadeLight Shade Foliage Grown for foliageHerbaceous Good Fall Color Foliage Color UnknownHeight 24-36 in. (60-90 cm)Spacing 3-6 in. (7-15 cm)Hardiness USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F) USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F) |
Where to Grow Can be grown as an annualSuitable for growing in containers Danger Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reactionBloom Color White/Near WhiteBloom Characteristics UnknownBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Late Fall/Early WinterOther details UnknownSoil pH requirements 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) Patent Information Non-patentedPropagation Methods From herbaceous stem cuttingsSeed Collecting Unknown |