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The Tradescantia Sweetness is a creeping plant with small, rounded leaves, that are covered in warm pink stripes, with deep shades of green. It is slow growing but will eventually fill out a pot beautifully and begin to trail.

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Attributes

Type: Tropical
Height: 12 in – 24 in
Spread: 4 in – 10 in
Light: Bright Indirect
Water: Low
Zone: 10
Pet Safe: Toxic to pets if ingested.

Care

General Maintenance: This plant is extremely low maintenance. It likes to be slightly rootbound, so don’t rush to repot it. Trim off any dead leaves as needed. Propagate easily with cuttings.

Temperature: Thrives in normal household temperatures, between 15-26 Celsius. Keep away from drafts and drastic temperature changes.

Light: Bright indirect light is ideal. Direct sun can scorch the leaves. Can tolerate lower light conditions, but the purple colouring will become far less vibrant.

Watering: Water once every 7-10 days, then allow the soil to dry out almost entirely before watering again. Tradescantias are prone to root rot if left to sit in excess water, so ensure your pot has proper drainage.

Soil: Any well-draining potting mix works well.

Fertilizer: Fertilize with a liquid houseplant fertilizer once every 3-4 weeks in the spring and summer months.