Overview
Tradescantia 'Pale Puma' is a trailing conservatory greenhouse in the genus Tradescantia, part of the Commelinaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Tradescantia 'Pale Puma' 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 'Pale Puma' is a trailing cultivar of the Tradescantia genus, which comprises perennial plants known for their fleshy, evergreen leaves and distinctive three-petalled flowers. This cultivar is evergreen and thrives in full sun or partial shade, making it suitable for east, south, or west-facing aspects. It prefers moist but well-drained fertile soil, including loam or sand, and can tolerate a range of soil pH levels from acid to alkaline. Hardy to UK zone H4, 'Pale Puma' is ideal for patio and container planting and can be propagated by softwood cuttings in spring or summer.
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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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 'Pale Puma' 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 'Pale Puma'
- 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 'Pale Puma'?
Tradescantia 'Pale Puma' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Tradescantia 'Pale Puma' need?
Tradescantia 'Pale Puma' 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 'Pale Puma' hardy in the UK?
Tradescantia 'Pale Puma' 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 'Pale Puma'?
Softwood cuttings using stem tips in spring or summer.
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