Water
Water consistently to keep the soil evenly moist, especially during the growing season. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out slightly between waterings.
Reduce watering in fall and winter, but do not let the soil become completely dry.
Reverchon's Spiderwort (Tradescantia reverchonii) is a native perennial with delicate blue-purple flowers, thriving in rocky or sandy soils and dry conditions.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers bright, indirect light. Can tolerate some direct morning sun but avoid intense afternoon sun.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged. Reduce in winter.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Thrives in average room temperatures between 18-24°C. Protect from frost.
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed with diluted balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water consistently to keep the soil evenly moist, especially during the growing season. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out slightly between waterings.
Reduce watering in fall and winter, but do not let the soil become completely dry.
Prune to maintain shape and encourage bushier growth. Trim back leggy stems to about half their length in spring or after flowering. Remove any dead or damaged foliage promptly to keep the plant tidy and healthy.
Easily propagated from stem cuttings. Take 4-6 inch cuttings in spring or summer, remove lower leaves, and insert into moist potting mix. Roots typically form within 2-4 weeks.
Repot every 2-3 years or when the plant becomes root-bound. Choose a pot that is only slightly larger than the current one. Use a well-draining potting mix and repot in spring before new growth begins.
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Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Reverchon's Spiderwort (Tradescantia reverchonii)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Commelinales |
| Family | Commelinaceae |
| Genus | Tradescantia |
| Species | Tradescantia reverchonii |
Similar in genus Tradescantia
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