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Tradescantia cerinthoides

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 9002705



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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Liliopsida
Order: Commelinales
Family: Commelinaceae
Genus: Tradescantia
Species: Tradescantia cerinthoides
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Evergreen
  • Ground Cover
  • Houseplant
  • Ornamental
  • Perennial
  • Succulent
  • Trailing
  • Tropical
  • Wildflower
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
  • 1 to 1 1/2 feet (30 to 45 cm)
Flowering Start edit
  • Spring
Flowering End edit
  • Autumn / Fall
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Suitable For edit
  • Container/Patio
  • Hanging Basket
  • Greenhouse
  • Indoor
  • Low Maintenance Garden
  • Tropical Garden
Sun Exposure edit
  • Partial Shade
Soil Types edit
  • Well-drained
Soil pH edit
Bloom Colour edit
  • Pink
  • White
  • Mixed
Wildlife Value edit
Propagation Techniques edit
  • Stem Cutting
Skill Level edit
  • Beginner
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  • Leaves are mottled purple on the back. edit | delete
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  Tradescantia spathacea (Oyster Plant, Boatlily)
  Kalanchoe marnieriana (Marnier's Kalanchoe)


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  purpleinopp (8118)
toni (36069)

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