Spiderwort (Tradescantia zebrina)

Spiderwort (Tradescantia zebrina)

Spiderwort is a fast growing and easy to care for plant that does best in a bright light indoors or light shade outdoors. They make a stunning shelf or hanging plant as the leaves will trail gracefully over the edges.

Plant styling with the Nappula Planter

*As plants are natural products, form, pattern and colour will vary slightly.

*Larger pot sizes (Size 4 and above) are ONLY available for Local Pickup or Local Delivery within 5km of our stores.

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Pot size guide (mm)

This is a general guide of the size we offer:

Size 1   70mm - 100mm pot

Size 2  110mm-130mm pot

Size 3  130mm - 150mm pot

Size 4  140mm - 180mm pot

Size 5  200mm Pot

Size 6  250mm Pot

Skill level

Easy

Alternative names

Spiderwort, Tradescantia zebrina

Care

LIGHT
Prefers filtered to bright light

WATER
Keep moist over the warmer months but not drenched. Water less in the cooler months and allow the soil to dry out longer between watering.

NUTRIENTS
Feed with slow-release fertiliser once every month (refers to packaging for dosage).In the warmer months, feed twice with a liquid fertiliser.

IDEAL TEMPERATURE
Cool to warm.