Tradescantia Pink Princess

Botanical Name: Tradescantia tricolor 'Pink Princess'
Common Names: Pink Lady Tradescantia, Flowering Inch Plant, Wandering Dude, Small Leaf Spiderwort
Collections:
Low Maintenance
Easy to Propagate
Colorful Foliage
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About

The Tradescantia Pink Princess is delicate yet vibrant, subtle and also colorful. It is native to the woodlands of the Americas and looks like it was hand crafted by a fairy or a wood nymph. This beautiful trailing plant will look great in a hanging basket or placed in a sunny spot high on a shelf.

Care Guide

Light Requirements
Prefers medium sunlight. Tolerates low sunlight or artificial lighting. Growth will slow in low light conditions. Bright sunlight can scorch the leaves.
Artificial Light
Direct Sun
Water Needs
Prefers consistent but moderate watering. Tolerates occasional dryness. Will not tolerate excessive watering.
Infrequent
Frequent
Soil Preference
Prefers a soil mix with moderate drainage speeds and high water retentive properties. Include a high percentage of sustainablt sourced peat moss as well as a rich organic compost mix. Drainage can be aided through the use of perlite, pumice, and bark.
Moisture Retention
Fast Drying
Retentive
Drainage Speed
Slow
Fast
Naming
The Tradescantia tricolor 'Pink Princess' is in the Commelinacaea family. It is sometimes called Flowering Inch Plant, Wandering Willie, Wandering Dude, Purple Queen Tradescantia, Small Leaf Spiderwort, or Inch Plant.
Origin
Tradescantias are native to the Americas, from southern Canada all the way to Argentina. They are commonly found growing in wooded areas.
Characteristics
This plant boasts small pink and green leaves that trail on long delicate stems. It is a quick grower and can easily be propagated from cuttings.