Callisia & tradescantia

Callisia, Tradescantia

Also called · Pink lady · zebrina · purple heart · rhoeo

Fast-growing trailing plants with pink, purple or striped leaves.

LightMorning sun
WaterWhen the top is dry
WhereBalcony or porch

Care tag · 24

“Pinch the tips often. The plant stays full and the colours stay bright.”

  1. 01

    Light

    Bright light with some morning sun keeps the colours strong.
  2. 02

    Water

    When the top 2 cm of soil is dry.
  3. 03

    Soil & pot

    Ordinary potting soil.
  4. 04

    Feeding

    A light feed once a month.
  5. 05

    What you'll need

    • Organic potting soil (tanah organik)
    • Leafy plant fertiliser

    All available here at the nursery.

Something wrong?

  • Faded colour, long gaps between leaves

    It needs more light. Pinch back the long stems.

  • Mushy stems

    Too much water. Let it dry out between drinks.

  • Bare in the middle

    Put cuttings in water; they root within a week. Plant them back in the pot.

Balcony or porch

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