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Tradescantia fluminensis (Small-leaf Spiderwort)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 39161



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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Liliopsida
Order: Commelinales
Family: Commelinaceae
Genus: Tradescantia
Species: Tradescantia fluminensis
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Ground Cover
  • Houseplant
  • Invasive
  • Ornamental
  • Perennial
  • Succulent
  • Trailing
  • Tropical
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 8b (to 20 F / -7 C)
  • 9a (to 25 F / -4 C)
  • 9b (to 30 F / -1 C)
  • 10a (to 35 F / 2 C)
  • 10b (to 40 F / 4 C)
  • 11 (Above 40 F / Above 4 C)
Height (Maximum) edit
  • 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm)
Spread (Maximum) edit
  • 2 to 5 feet (60 cm to 1 1/2 m)
Flowering Start edit
  • Spring
Flowering End edit
  • Spring
Leaf Colour edit
  • Green - Medium
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Suitable For edit
  • Container/Patio
  • Hanging Basket
  • Greenhouse
  • Indoor
  • Shade Garden
  • Tropical Garden
Sun Exposure edit
  • Partial Shade
  • Full Shade
Soil Types edit
  • Well-drained
  • Moist
Soil pH edit
Bloom Colour edit
  • White
Wildlife Value edit
Propagation Techniques edit
  • Division
  • Stem Cutting
Skill Level edit
  • Beginner
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toni (36069)
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Mrs. Hankshaw (146) wrote on May 31 2012
Very pretty houseplant, don't put it in the ground though. It's extremely invasive. Very easy to grow.

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Other names for this plant:
Tradescantia albiflora



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