Overview
Tradescantia brevicaulis caerulea is a trailing conservatory greenhouse in the genus Tradescantia, part of the Commelinaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Tradescantia brevicaulis caerulea 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 brevicaulis caerulea is a trailing cultivar of the Tradescantia genus, which comprises perennial plants with fleshy, evergreen leaves and distinctive three-petalled flowers. This cultivar thrives in full sun or partial shade and is suitable for east, south, or west-facing aspects. It prefers fertile, moist but well-drained loam or sandy soils with a pH ranging from acid to alkaline. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is ideal for patio and container planting, offering low-maintenance greenery during spring and summer. Propagation is best achieved through softwood cuttings taken from stem tips in spring or summer.
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 brevicaulis caerulea 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 brevicaulis caerulea
- 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 brevicaulis caerulea?
Tradescantia brevicaulis caerulea prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Tradescantia brevicaulis caerulea need?
Tradescantia brevicaulis caerulea 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 brevicaulis caerulea hardy in the UK?
Tradescantia brevicaulis caerulea 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 brevicaulis caerulea?
Softwood cuttings using stem tips in spring or summer.
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