Trafescantia Blossfeldiana

Trafescantia Blossfeldiana Care

Trafescantia Blossfeldiana

What is the plant

Tradescantia Blossfeldiana is an evergreen, clump-forming perennial. It has a short stem that bears a rosette of fleshy, lance-shaped glossy green leaves with purple undersides. Flowers have 3 triangular petals, and are blue, purple, rose-pink or white.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Full Sun

Hardiness zone

11 - 11

Difficulty

Medium

Toxicity

Poisonous

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Waterlogged soil occurs when more water is added to soil than can drain out in a reasonable amount of time. This can be a severe problem where water tables are high or soils are compacted. Lack of air space in waterlogged soil makes it almost impossible for soil to drain. Few plants, except for bog plants, can tolerate these conditions. Drainage must be improved if you are not satisfied with bog gardening. Over-watered plants have the same wilted leaves as under-watered plants. Fungi such as Phytophthora and Pythium affect vascular systems, which cause wilt.If the problem is only on the surface, it maybe diverted to a drainage ditch. If drainage is poor where water table is high, install an underground drainage system. You should contact a contractor for this. If underground drains already exist, check to see if they are blocked.
Pruning
Due to the vining nature they’re named for, Tradescantia need regular pruning to maintain a pleasing, bushy appearance. Gardening Know How recommends pinching back about a fourth of the plant to “encourage branching and increase fullness.”
Fertilizer
Water soluble fertilizers are generally used every two weeks during the growing season or per label instructions.

Disease diagnosis

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Soil
Tradescantia are not picky about their soil and will grow just fine in all-purpose soil.
Container
Kalanchoe plants grown in pots indoors require the same basic care as the outdoor plants. They grow best in clay pots for aeration
Additional
Toxic to Dogs, Toxic to Cats.