Also known as Bridal Creeper Botanical Name Asparagus Asparagoides · Bubblegum · Inch Plant
Safety note: This plant may be toxic to humans and pets. See toxicity details.
Tradescantia fluminensis, small-leaf spiderwort, is a vigorous evergreen perennial with trailing stems and glossy green leaves. It produces small white flowers.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright, indirect light
50% intensity
Can tolerate lower light but may become leggy
Keep soil consistently moist
50% intensity
Allow top inch to dry between waterings
Well-drained, moist
50% intensity
Average room temperatures
50% intensity
Prefers 18-24°C; avoid frost
Feed during growing season
25% intensity
Balanced liquid fertilizer, diluted
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | Yes 1/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | Yes 2/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Mildly toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water Tradescantia fluminensis regularly, keeping the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out slightly between waterings, especially during warmer months.
Reduce watering frequency in winter, but do not let the soil become completely dry. Good drainage is essential.
Prune to maintain shape and encourage bushier growth. Pinch back stem tips regularly. Remove any leggy or overgrown stems to promote a more compact and attractive appearance.
Pruning also helps prevent the plant from becoming too straggly. Can be pruned heavily if needed.
Easily propagated from stem cuttings. Take 10-15 cm cuttings and remove lower leaves. Plant them directly in moist potting mix or place them in water. Roots will form within a few weeks.
Once rooted, transplant into pots. Very successful and rapid propagation.
Repot Tradescantia fluminensis every 1-2 years, or when the plant becomes root-bound. Choose a pot that is slightly larger than the current one with drainage holes. Use a well-draining potting mix.
Repotting in spring is ideal. Fresh soil revitalizes the plant.
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Where Small-Leaf Spiderwort (Tradescantia fluminensis) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Commelinales |
| Family | Commelinaceae |
| Genus | Tradescantia |
| Species | Tradescantia fluminensis |
Similar in genus Tradescantia
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