Tradescantia 'Angel Eyes' — Trailing

Overview

Tradescantia 'Angel Eyes' is a trailing conservatory greenhouse in the genus Tradescantia, part of the Commelinaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Tradescantia 'Angel Eyes' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include patio and container plants and low maintenance.

About

Tradescantia 'Angel Eyes' is a trailing conservatory and houseplant in the Commelinaceae, grown for its evergreen habit and cascading stems. It flowers from June to September. It prefers full sun to partial shade and a moist but well-drained loam or sandy soil with a neutral to acid or alkaline pH. Suitable for east-, south- or west-facing positions and for both exposed and sheltered sites, it is commonly used in patio containers and indoor pots.

About the genus

Tradescantia is a genus of 85 species of herbaceous perennial wildflowers in the family Commelinaceae, native to the Americas from southern Canada to northern Argentina, including the West Indies. Members of the genus are known by many common names, including inchplant, wandering jew, wandering dude, spiderwort, dayflower and trad.

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In the garden

A member of the Tradescantia genus and the Commelinaceae family, Tradescantia 'Angel Eyes' is cultivated principally as a conservatory or houseplant with trailing stems and evergreen foliage. It produces flowers between June and September, making it a seasonal flowering option for sheltered outdoor pots as well as glasshouse displays. Positioning is straightforward: provide a site with full sun or partial shade and an east-, south- or west-facing aspect. The plant tolerates both exposed and sheltered situations but performs best where soil remains moist yet drains freely. It will grow in loam or sandy substrates and is adaptable across acid, neutral and alkaline pH levels; watering should keep the rootball evenly moist without waterlogging. Hardiness is rated H4, which in practical terms means it suits many UK gardens when kept in containers that can be moved to a frost-sheltered spot in severe winters, or grown under glass in colder regions. Tradescantia 'Angel Eyes' suits patio and container culture and is often placed where its trailing habit can be shown off from a hanging basket rim or a raised shelf. After flowering, trim back long stems to encourage fresh, trailing growth and a tidier outline.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Tradescantia

Sunlight: Full sun, Partial shade
Soil type: Loam, Sand
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisture: Moist but well-drained
Aspect: East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness: H4

Plant details

Tradescantia 'Angel Eyes' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Conservatory Greenhouse, Houseplants
Habit: Trailing
Foliage: Evergreen
Suggested uses: Patio and container plants, Low Maintenance

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Tradescantia 'Angel Eyes'

Propagation: Softwood cuttings using stem tips in spring or summer
Pest resistance: Red spider mite, Mealybugs, Aphids, Vine weevil, Thrips
Disease resistance: Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to plant Tradescantia 'Angel Eyes'?

Tradescantia 'Angel Eyes' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.

What soil does Tradescantia 'Angel Eyes' need?

Tradescantia 'Angel Eyes' grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.

Is Tradescantia 'Angel Eyes' hardy in the UK?

Tradescantia 'Angel Eyes' has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.

How do I propagate Tradescantia 'Angel Eyes'?

Softwood cuttings using stem tips in spring or summer.

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