Tradescantia Brightness

Originally from Mexico, these fantastic “jungle-like” plants are becoming increasingly popular across the world. Their fleshy foliage is a particularly rich deep purple and their trailing habit make them exceptional plants for both hanging baskets, rockeries, and tropical borders. They are an easy care plant, suitable as a gift or for a beginner. Tradescantia come in such a range of beautiful varieties there’s sure to be one for you! A gorgeous variety of Tradescatia “Brightness” has amazingly contrasting white leaves with stripes of green throughout, that almost looks hand painted!

How to care for your Tradescantia –

Water: Can be prone to root rot so allow to dry out between waterings, water less so in winter.

Light: Keep in bright indirect light, the brighter the more colour you will see on the leaves.

Humidity: They enjoy humidity but it is not required.

Temperature: Needs average to warm conditions 16-25C but will be OK down to 10C for short periods.

Other info –

Toxic to cats & dogs? Yes