Overview
Tradescantia 'White Giant' is a trailing conservatory greenhouse in the genus Tradescantia, part of the Commelinaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Tradescantia 'White Giant' 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 'White Giant' is a trailing cultivar of the Tradescantia genus, which comprises perennial plants with fleshy, evergreen leaves and distinctive three-petalled flowers. This cultivar features evergreen foliage and thrives in full sun or partial shade, making it suitable for east, south, or west-facing aspects. It prefers moist but well-drained loam or sandy soils with a pH ranging from acid to alkaline. Hardy to UK zone H4, 'White Giant' is ideal for patios and containers, requiring low maintenance. 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 'White Giant' 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 'White Giant'
- 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 'White Giant'?
Tradescantia 'White Giant' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Tradescantia 'White Giant' need?
Tradescantia 'White Giant' 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 'White Giant' hardy in the UK?
Tradescantia 'White Giant' 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 'White Giant'?
Softwood cuttings using stem tips in spring or summer.
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