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A 1- to 3-gallon pot is ideal for young plants, while mature plants may need 10- to 15-gallon pots. Avoid oversized pots, which can retain too much moisture and cause root issues.
Plants of the genus are called by many common names, varying by region and country. The name "inchplant" is thought to describe the plant's fast growth, [18] or the fact that leaves are an inch apart on the stem. [19] "Spiderwort" refers to the sap which dries into web-like threads when a stem is cut.
Tradescantia pallida is a species of spiderwort native to the Gulf Coast region of eastern Mexico.It is a perennial herbaceous species with a trailing habit.The cultivar T. pallida 'Purpurea', commonly called purple heart or purple queen, is widely grown as a houseplant, outdoor container plant, or a garden groundcover.
Tradescantia hirsuticaulis, commonly called hairystem spiderwort, [1] is a species of plant in the family Commelinaceae that is native to south-central United States. [ 2 ] It is a perennial that produces purple or blue flowers in the spring on herbaceous stems.
Tradescantia virginiana, the Virginia spiderwort, [2] is a species of flowering plant in the family Commelinaceae (the spiderwort family). It is the type species of the genus Tradescantia, native to the eastern United States. Common names include Virginia spiderwort, common spiderwort, lady’s tears, and spider lily. [3]
Tradescantia ohiensis, commonly known as bluejacket [3] or Ohio spiderwort, is an herbaceous plant species in the genus Tradescantia native to eastern and central North America. It is the most common and widely distributed species of Tradescantia in the United States , where it can be found from Maine in the northeast, west to Minnesota , and ...
The flowers are in groups, supported by two large foliage-like, narrow, ciliate bracts. The hermaphrodite, radial-symmetrical flowers are threefold. The three overgrown sepals are 2 to 3 mm long. The three only grown at the base petals are ovate-blunt, pink to purple and 5 to 9 mm long.
In fact, philodendrons are one of the easiest plants to propagate. Simply cut off a stem of your plant below a node and submerge it in water. In just a few days, you’ll be able to see baby roots ...