Tradescantia is a common houseplant. Although in its homeland, America, it is a common weed. In our country, Tradescantia is very loved by gardeners for its excellent decorative properties and unpretentiousness. Home care: what is it?

If earlier the plant was simply a tremendous success and could be seen almost everywhere, now the fashion for this chic hanging plant has passed. But for beginning gardeners, growing tradescantia is a great opportunity to try their hand.

What does the plant look like?

Tradescantia, which we will consider in detail today to care for at home, looks very beautiful. The long, bright green stems can grow up to one meter in length. And if the pot with the plant is placed on a high shelf, the resulting waterfall of greenery will become the highlight of the room’s interior.

The leaves of the plant grow up to 15 centimeters in length. They are very thin and located alternately on the stem. The foliage can be either pure green or variegated in color. Quite a few species boast reddish, white and yellow stripes on their leaves.

But the plant blooms discreetly. Tradescantia flowers are very small and can have white, pink or purple shades. They open early, before the sun has yet begun to shine in full force. During the day the buds are closed. True, on a cloudy day, Tradescantia leaves its buds blooming until evening.

Plant care

Tradescantia is a flower that has very fragile graceful stems hanging over a beautiful waterfall. Although the plant is a perennial, it is recommended to rejuvenate it approximately once every 2 years, and sometimes this period is reduced to one year. The fact is that as they grow, the lower leaves dry out and the stem becomes completely bare. It doesn't look very nice, so the plant needs to be replanted. We’ll talk about how to propagate Tradescantia a little later.

Temperature

The Tradescantia flower, which is not too difficult to care for, is also undemanding about ambient temperature. It thrives in both cool and warm rooms. Of course, the plant will not tolerate excessive hypothermia, so the lower temperature level is +10 degrees. But white-flowered Tradescantia grows well even at +7. In addition, the flower loves the flow of fresh air and is not at all afraid of drafts.

Light mode

Tradescantia is a flower that, although unpretentious to care for, grows better in good light. If the bulk of house flowers need shading, then this green cascade prefers to receive direct sunlight. Partial shade will also not prevent the plant from fully demonstrating its decorative properties. But there are some nuances here. Variegated varieties of Tradescantia acquire a brighter color in a well-lit room, while the plain leaves of the plant become faded under the constant rays of the sun. And plants placed in partial shade again acquire a rich green tint.

Watering

Tradescantia, which we are now considering caring for at home, loves water very much. During the entire active growing season, which lasts from spring to autumn, it requires constant watering. It is simply impossible to fill it. The only “but” is that the earthen ball should always be moist, but stagnation of water should not be allowed.

In the winter months, the plant is watered less, but the soil should still remain slightly moist at all times. The water to be used for this purpose must be settled.

Feeding Tradescantia

During spring and all summer, the plant must be fertilized at intervals of two weeks. With the onset of winter, fertilizing is carried out once for a month and a half. Any complex or organic compounds can be used as fertilizer. But for variegated varieties, you should purchase specialized fertilizers. Fertilizing must be combined with watering.

Landing: some subtleties

Tradescantia, planting and caring for which is the topic of our conversation, is an undemanding plant. But if the goal is to get a truly magnificent specimen, then you need to follow some rules. You can use ordinary soil as a planting substrate, but then the plant is not at all immune from various unpleasant situations. After all, various pests can live in the soil. Sometimes Tradescantia is literally occupied by black mosquitoes. This can only be dealt with by using chemicals. And in order not to complicate plant care, it is best to use a ready-made flower mixture. If you can’t buy one, you can make the soil yourself. You need to take leaf humus, turf and sand in a ratio of 2:1:1. Each component must first be thoroughly calcined in the oven.

Humidity level

There is no need to constantly spray Tradescantia, but periodic spraying will not make it worse. This is especially true in winter, when the heating season begins. You can irrigate the flower with settled water several times during the day. As you can see, Tradescantia is very unpretentious. Home care is completely simple. Now it’s time to get acquainted with the plant’s propagation options.

Plant propagation

The flower reproduces very simply, and most importantly - quickly. The main method - cuttings - can be used throughout the year. But in winter, when it is significantly reduced, the rooting process of the plant is delayed. During the rest of the year, cut cuttings produce roots within two weeks. The planting substrate is made up of the following components: compost soil, sand and humus (in a 1:1:1 ratio). After the plant takes root, it will take no more than a month to regain its decorative appearance.

Tradescantia, which is planned to be propagated, should not be too “old”. For cuttings it is necessary to select young shoots. Cuttings intended for rooting must have at least 6 sections.

You can propagate the flower using seeds. This option is best suited for spring. You can start planting seeds as early as March, using window mini-greenhouses. A combination of peat and sand in a 1:1 ratio is recommended as a planting substrate. The optimal temperature for seed germination is +20 degrees. The soil should be periodically moistened using a spray bottle and also ventilated. When seedlings appear, they need to be sprayed quite often. Tradescantia grown from seeds bloom during the third year of life.

Diseases and pests

Scale insects can be dealt with using soap or alcohol solutions. It is necessary to wet a cloth and remove insects. Such procedures are carried out several times a week, but not less than four. If the plant is affected too severely, then it must be treated with preparations such as Actellik, Karbofos or Fufanon.

Aphids mainly damage young shoots. The leaves lose color and fall off. The milk of aphids becomes an excellent basis for which does not allow the process of photosynthesis to fully proceed. The plant will be saved from aphids by spraying with soap solutions, since soap covers the pests and does not allow them to breathe. “Fitoverm” and the same “Aktellik” will help in the fight against spider mites.

We hope that our article helped you get answers to your questions. And now your pet will delight you with its beauty.

Today, many gardeners value exotic flowers: succulents of unusual color and shape, decorative foliage or even insectivorous plants. And in vain, in my opinion.

Just don’t think, reader, that the author is an old grumbler who has upset everything in the world and now has taken on gardeners (aging, of course, but not a grumbler!). I started this conversation because sometimes, in pursuit of original species, we forget about indoor plants that used to delight our eyes and bring considerable benefits. Recently I went to visit one granny, and a beautiful Tradescantia had grown all over her wall. I talked to her, and she told me five reasons why Tradescantia should be in every home.

REASON 1. An unpretentious plant, a novice gardener can take care of it.

Tradescantia loves light (you should not overuse it, the midday sun can burn the succulent leaves, so at such times it is better to slightly shade the flower), but it also takes root in slightly shaded rooms.

Moisture-loving plant. It is important that the soil is well drained.

Grows in ordinary turf soil. If desired, you can add sand and peat to the substrate.

As a rule, does not require additional feeding. In some species, variegation disappears under the influence of fertilizers.

Easily propagated by cuttings. In water, a cut twig produces roots in 3-4 days. However, you can root the stems in the ground without waiting for the roots.

REASON 2. Highly decorative.

• They grow both ampelous and ground-blooded plants.
• A mix of tradescantia and other plants looks good.
• Many species differing in color and leaf shape (white-green stripes - white-flowered, light yellow - riverside or myrtle-leaved, silver-green - zebrina, etc.).
• Regular pinching of elongated stems stimulates the growth of side plants. X shoots.
• The only drawback of the plant - leaves fly off on old stems - can be easily eliminated by regularly replanting young shoots.
• The plant is characterized by rapid growth. Over the course of a year, the stem grows 20-30 cm.

REASON 3. Medicinal properties

• Tradescantia effectively purifies and humidifies the air.
• Tradescantia leaves are used to heal wounds.
• The Indians used tradescantia as an anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial agent.
• Venezuelan doctor D. Pirrero claims that Tradescantia contains substances similar in properties to inulin, a substitute for starch and sugar in diabetes mellitus.
• Phytoncides (biologically active substances) contained in the plant can successfully treat sore throat, boils, and gastrointestinal diseases.
• Bandages with Tradescantia leaves help with bruises and hematomas.
• Granny admits that she regularly looks at the green foliage of Tradescantia to relieve eye fatigue.

REASON 4. Feng Shui

• Feng Shui experts say that Tradescantia is an energy indicator. Supposedly, it can be used to determine pathogenic zones in any room. Tradescantia does not grow in bad places.

Tradescantia also helps in the fight against negative emotions and thoughts.

They also say that Tradescantia not only improves mood, but also promotes a smiling mood. If your friends don't have a sense of humor, give them a pot of colorful leaves.

REASON 5. Vitamins for animals

• Aquarists often place Tradescantia so that the shoots fall into the water. So, fish lovers solve two problems at once - they decorate the aquarium and treat the fish with green vitamins.
• And cats chew this grass with pleasure.

Tradescantia is a favorite indoor plant among gardeners, valued for its shade tolerance, originality of stems and leaves, and extreme ease of propagation. The stems are thin, branched, capable of growing up to several meters in length. All types of tradescantia grow well, caring for them at home is extremely simple.

This exotic originates from the tropical forests of South America, where, thanks to the ability of its shoots to quickly take root, it has become a weed that forms entire thickets. All types of Tradescantia are suitable for indoor floriculture.

They differ mainly in the color and shape of the leaves, which can be light green, dark, double, or violet-green. The leaves of variegated varieties of Tradescantia are decorated with numerous white stripes. With good lighting, the contrast between them and the green parts increases, which makes the flower even more decorative.

Types of Tradescantia:

• More common white-flowered tradescantia with bright green leaves decorated with two silvery longitudinal stripes. The underside of the leaf has a purple tint.
• Myrtle-leaved tradescantia has bright silver flats against a background of dark green leaf, the lower part of which is deep purple.
• Tradescantia zebrina, as you might guess, is also loved for its decorative stripes on the leaves. A distinctive feature is lilac stripes on a light green background.
• Tradescantia violet distinguished by the monotonous purple color of the leaves. The bush itself is slightly larger and fleshier than other species.
• Tradescantia virginiana does not stand out with striped patterns, but has high cold resistance. In the southern regions of Russia it can even be grown in open ground. The leaves are green, thin, elongated, the flowers are white, blue, pink, purple. From June to late autumn it can bloom in a favorable climate.

Home care

The indoor Tradescantia flower is very unpretentious compared to other plants. Compliance with some nuances allows you to grow a beautiful branched bush.

Temperature features, lighting, humidity

The optimal temperature for the development of Tradescantia is 20-24 degrees. In winter, it does not require a cold hibernation, but if you can provide it with coolness around 16-18 degrees, it will reward you with a powerful wave of growth in early March.

Tradescantia grows well in any lighting conditions: from direct sunlight to diffused light on northern windows. But specimens that receive more light look more decorative, especially terry and striped varieties. You shouldn't, perhaps, place pots in the back of rooms, where there is catastrophically little light for any plants.

Additional air humidification has a positive effect on the growth of Tradescantia. Many people prefer to spray green pets with a spray bottle, but this measure has a weak effect, since the moisture quickly evaporates. Other gardeners place containers of water around the plants, but in order for the evaporation to have any effect on the growth of the flower, they need to fill most of the window sill. The best solution is to place Tradescantia among other plants: green leaves release a lot of water during the growing season. Additionally, you can sow moss in shallow bowls, the spores of which are available in any flower shop, but you must not forget to water it abundantly.

Soil requirements

Tradescantia can adapt to any substrate, except for too heavy and waterproof soil. It grows best in a mixture made up of 2 parts humus soil, 2 parts leaf soil and 1 part coarse sand. Purchased universal soils for indoor plants are also suitable, which should be diluted with ordinary soil from the garden, garden or forest. If the substrate does not seem airy enough, you can pour a small amount of vermiculite, perlite, river sand or sawdust into it.

Watering and fertilizing

The plant loves abundant watering. Flower growers often get the impression that it is insatiable for water. To be on the safe side, it should be planted in pots with a drainage hole and a layer of pebbles, stones or broken pottery at the bottom. It is convenient to use the pots by hanging them on the window. You can slightly reduce watering in winter, but the top layer of soil should not dry out in any case.

They respond positively to feeding during the period of active growth. Applying fertilizers significantly accelerates the growth of green mass and increases the chances of flowering. You can water with solutions of universal fertilizers for indoor plants or tinctures of bird droppings. A response is also observed when applying mineral fertilizers, which are diluted according to the instructions on the packaging. The ratio of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium when preparing the solution should be approximately the same. In the spring you can add a little more nitrogen.

Important! Do not overwater the plant, as it has an increased tendency to rot!

Bloom

With good care, the plant almost always blooms in open ground and in half the cases - at home. Flowers can be white, purple, blue, pink. For a plant to produce buds, it needs enough light and fertilizing once every 1-2 months.

Replanting and pruning

Transplanting Tradescantia is advisable only if the roots are tightly entwined with an earthen ball, causing it to dry out quickly. The new pot should be several centimeters in diameter larger than the previous one.

Old, overgrown Tradescantia often sheds its leaves along most of the length of the shoot. As a result, only the ends of the branches remain leafy. In such cases, they are cut off by 70-90%, and the resulting cuttings are cut into fragments 5-10 cm long and placed for rooting. The pruned bush produces young shoots from the remaining stumps. If the result does not suit the grower, then new specimens can be grown from rooted cuttings.

Flower propagation

The easiest way to propagate is to root cuttings in water. If desired, rooting can be done in sand, vermiculite, perlite and even light soil. To increase the chances of success, the container with the cuttings can be covered with a bag or a transparent plastic cup, but even without this, the proportion of rooted cuttings usually reaches 95-100%. It is better to plant 2-3 plants together in a pot.

It is much less commonly propagated by seeds. Those who like to experiment can sow the seeds in shallow containers with sandy soil, lightly sprinkle them, spray them with a spray bottle and cover them with a plastic bag. Shoots can be seen after 3-4 weeks. What follows is the standard procedure for acclimating the seedlings to dry room air: small holes are made in the polyethylene every day or existing ones are expanded. After 1-2 weeks, the film can be completely removed.

Pests and diseases - how to treat them?

Pests usually have little interest in Tradescantia. Sometimes red spider mites, aphids, and occasionally scale insects settle on it.

When growing a plant you may encounter some problems:

• If the tips of the leaves turn brown and dry out, the most likely cause is low air humidity.
• Sluggish stems for no apparent reason and brownish-yellowish spots on the leaves indicate either insufficient watering or hypothermia of the roots from too cold water. To prevent this from happening, water collected from the tap is left to stand at room temperature.
• With a lack of light, the stems become excessively elongated and the internodes become long. It is important to remember that in the depths of the rooms the lighting is so insignificant that it is unacceptable for plants. Flowers should be placed on windowsills.
• Softening and rotting of the trunk at the root collar indicates a flood. Such a plant is difficult to save, since by the time symptoms appear the root system is already in a deplorable state. But you can take a cutting, root it and grow a new specimen. If you still want to try to remove the affected plant, then you need to change the soil and cut off the rotten roots.

In general, Tradescantia is easy to grow and does not cause any difficulties. This is probably the secret of her popularity.

It is a very common indoor plant. The plant belongs to the Commelinaceae family. America is considered the birthplace of Tradescantia, where it is considered a weed in the wild. Tradescantia is named after the English naturalists John Tradescant the Elder and John Tradescant the Younger, who lived in the 16th-17th centuries.

Tradescantia is very easy to care for: it is not at all demanding in terms of maintenance conditions, it reproduces very easily, and thanks to its decorative foliage it continues to be popular among both experienced and novice gardeners.

Tradescantia has gnarled, succulent, bright green stems up to a meter long, succulent leaves and fibrous, tuberous roots. Tradescantia stems are very weak to climb, so they creep. But if tradescantia is hung, the waterfall of stems and leaves will become the center of attention for a long time.

Tradescantia leaves grow from 5 to 15 cm in length. They are thin, like a blade, located alternately on the stems. Tradescantia leaves are flat or grooved, with parallel or arcuate veins. In most types of Tradescantia, the leaves at the base of the stem are slightly expanded and covered with small glandular hairs. Tradescantia leaves can be not only pure bright green. There are also many types of variegated Tradescantia with white, reddish or yellow stripes on the leaves.

Tradescantia flowers are boring and inconspicuous: they are very small and can be white, pink or purple. In garden species of Tradescantia, the flowers are most often bright blue, with three petals. They bloom early in the morning, while there is no bright sun, and close during the day. However, on cloudy days, Tradescantia flowers may remain open until the evening.

In our homes, the most commonly found plant is the white-flowered Tradescantia, which is popularly nicknamed “woman's gossip” for its irrepressible growth. Also, in indoor conditions, Tradescantia riverine, Tradescantia crassa, and Tradescantia Blossfeld have proven themselves well.

Tradescantia grows very well and develops in warm or slightly cool, but always bright rooms. With a lack of light, Tradescantia's stems begin to stretch out greatly, and the leaves on such stems are located very far from each other. Also, with a lack of light, Tradescantia leaves begin to lose color and become faded. And, of course, the variegated species of Tradescantia especially need light. If they don’t get enough sunlight, the variegated leaves of such Tradescantias become simply green. The color of the leaves is restored when the plant receives sufficient lighting.

Tradescantia will feel great and look good in flower pots, baskets or pots hanging on the window. Then, even in winter you can observe its rapid, irrepressible growth.

In winter, Tradescantia can withstand temperatures down to +12 +14 0C. But in this case, watering will have to be reduced to a minimum. Because if the air temperature is too low and too much moisture, root rot can develop. Also, root rot can develop in a warm room if the substrate in the pot is too heavy, there is no drainage and there is overflow. In both the first and second cases, the plant will have to be urgently replanted. If the roots of Tradescantia are severely damaged, then the plant should be thrown away. Don't worry, take new cuttings from healthy shoots.

And before you plant these cuttings in a new pot, correct all your previous mistakes. You should not take soil for flowers from the garden. Although Tradescantia is undemanding to soil, it is still better to use ready-made flower substrate from the store. There are many pests in garden soil, such as small black mosquitoes that constantly hover over plants. Their appearance indicates that the soil is too heavy, water is stagnant, and to get rid of mosquitoes, sometimes you have to resort to chemicals.

You can make the substrate yourself by taking leaf humus, turf soil and sand in a ratio of 2:1:1:1, after freezing it or calcining it in the oven.

Tradescantia requires even watering, the soil in the pot should be slightly moist. If the room is cool in winter, watering is no more than 1-2 times a week; if the room has hot and dry air, there is a bright window, then watering is needed more often. Also, if the room is dry and hot, misting may be recommended to increase the humidity around the plant. If there is insufficient moisture, the tips of the leaves may dry out.

In summer, when the sun shines brightly and the air temperature is high, Tradescantia needs to be watered often; frequent spraying is recommended. It is also better to shade Tradescantia from bright sunlight, otherwise the leaves may burn.

In the spring-summer period, for better growth and decorative appearance of Tradescantia, apply complex fertilizer for decorative foliage plants once every two weeks. In winter, you don’t need to fertilize, otherwise, with a lack of light and too much fertilizer, the plant may die.

In summer, Tradescantia can be taken out into the fresh air and successfully used to decorate balconies and terraces.

As I said earlier, Tradescantia is very easily propagated by cuttings, cut from stems, in coarse sand, water or plain soil, even root stimulants do not need to be used. To make the plant look lush in a pot or flowerpot, plant several cuttings of Tradescantia around the entire circumference of the container.

Scale insects can be removed from a flower using a cotton swab or cloth soaked in a soap or alcohol solution. This solution will help weaken the dense protective layer of scale insects. This must be done at least 4 times every week. If Tradescantia is severely infested with scale insects, treat the plant with any drug sold in the store: actellik, karbofos, or fufanon. Also, an infusion of garlic or pyrethrum is very effective against scale insects.

Aphids, having settled on Tradescantia, damage mainly young leaves and shoots. At the same time, the leaves begin to gradually discolor and die, the shoots become deformed. A sooty fungus can settle on the sticky secretions of aphids, which interferes with photosynthesis. Against aphids, treat Tradescantia with a solution of laundry soap or washing powder (the aphids will suffocate in a soapy solution); if the plant is severely infested, use any insecticide, for example, karbofos or actellik.

No introduction needed for indoor plant lovers. Easy care for Tradescantia at home, decorative foliage and frequent flowering are the three main reasons why these herbaceous perennials have become regulars both indoors and in gardens for many decades.

Small plants with predominantly creeping stems are found in nature on the American continent, where they inhabit regions from temperate latitudes to the tropics. Tradescantia have adapted well to their living conditions. In arid areas, you can see plants with dense leaves, the hair on which prevents precious moisture from evaporating. In humid places there are species with succulent stems and bright glossy foliage.

The undemanding nature of indoor Tradescantia and the variety of decorative species and varieties attract the attention of both beginners and experienced gardeners. And recently, garden tradescantia has appeared in Russian gardens, which does not differ from its domestic relatives either in attractiveness or responsiveness to care.

Caring for Tradescantia at home

Requirements for the conditions of keeping Tradescantia vary depending on their natural habitat. Hairy plants with dense and thickened foliage are more hardy. They tolerate direct sunlight better and are less dependent on the frequency of watering.

Indoor tradescantia with smooth thin leaves love partial shade and grow best in moderately moist soil. At the same time, variegated varieties are more demanding. Under the bright sun they turn pale, and in the shade they risk losing their pattern and becoming completely green.

It is best to find a place for indoor Tradescantia, as in the photo, on an east or west window. On the south side the plant will need shading, but on the north there is danger:

• excessive stretching of shoots;
• reduction of leaves;
• lack of flowering;
• rapid loss of decorativeness.

Most species are heat-loving, but in the summer months it is useful to take Tradescantia out to the balcony, garden or loggia, having first protected the pot from the scorching sun and drafts.

Comfortable temperatures for Tradescantia range from 20 to 25 °C in summer, and a few degrees lower in winter. Although cool wintering is preferable, in many cases indoor Tradescantia grows well without seasonal changes in conditions. The air becomes critically cold for plants at a temperature of 10–12 °C.

Many Tradescantia, in addition to the indigenous inhabitants of semi-deserts, are excellent at keeping them in moist soil and in the warm season require frequent irrigation of foliage and showering. The earthen ball should be evenly moist after watering. Since only the top layer usually dries out before the next procedure, indoor Tradescantias are watered at least every other day in the summer.

The culture is characterized by rapid growth, so caring for indoor Tradescantia at home must include fertilizing. They are carried out in the summer months and spring with an interval of 10–14 days. Ready-made ones are quite suitable for the plant, but you will have to take a special approach to variegated forms. Due to the abundance of organic matter, such indoor Tradescantia actively grows foliage, although it may lose the decorative variegated color of the greenery.

Pruning, propagation and replanting of indoor tradescantia

Rapid growth and the formation of beautiful ampelous shoots are an important advantage of Tradescantia. But in order for indoor Tradescantia, as in the photo, to retain its shape and attractiveness, the stems and central part of the plant do not look bare, the plant must be often pinched and renewed, forcing it to bush as actively as possible.

You can prune growing stems throughout the warm season. The apical cuttings used for vegetative propagation of Tradescantia take root well in ordinary water, after which several are planted in their own pots or used to rejuvenate the mother plant. If it is decided to use stem sections as seedlings, their length should be at least 5 cm.

With proper care at home, Tradescantia, as in the photo, recovers very quickly after pruning, and the seedlings turn into adult fluffy specimens that bloom in the second or third year.

To plant new and replant existing Tradescantia, you should not take overly nutritious, organic-rich soil, in which the plants quickly “get fat” and refuse to bloom.

It is best for the hanging “American” to purchase a ready-made substrate for indoor plants or mix leaf and turf soil in equal parts, adding sand and a little for looseness. A thick drainage layer is made at the bottom of the pot. Transplantation of Tradescantia when caring at home is carried out in the spring as the bush ages and the root system grows.

Growing and caring for garden tradescantia

In indoor conditions, ampelous species are the most popular among flower growers. And garden tradescantia are actively flowering perennials, forming dense caps of greenery due to upright shoots ranging from 20 to 50 cm in length that lie down as they grow.

The most common garden Tradescantia, as in the photo, are considered to be hybrid plants united into a single species, “Tradescantia virginiana.” They:

• grow quickly in moderately warm European summers;
• bloom profusely, producing masses of white, purple, blue and bright blue flowers;
• stand out from other plants due to their varied foliage colors, from rich green and bluish to purple and even yellow.

Due to different growing conditions, caring for garden tradescantia differs from the care that plants receive at home.

Flowers planted in flowerbeds and borders cannot be moved or moved to another place if their delicate leaves end up in deep shade or in the July sun. Therefore, the site for garden Tradescantia is chosen very carefully.

It is optimal if the plant finds a place in partial shade, where the ground will retain moisture for a long time, but at the same time be ventilated. All Tradescantia are extremely drought tolerant. It is important to take this into account not only when planting garden tradescantia, in the photo, but also when caring for it.

Before planting the plant in the ground, the soil is fertilized by adding a full dose of a complex mineral product. Then fertilizing is carried out with a liquid composition every 10 days. The soil under the flowers is moistened in the morning or evening hours, when there is no danger of sunburn for the leaves of the plant.

In the middle zone, garden tradescantia survive even harsh winters, for which they are either covered or simply cut off the entire above-ground part of the plant. This is a fundamental difference in growing garden varieties compared to caring for Tradescantia at home. With the onset of spring and the awakening of dormant buds, new fresh shoots appear above the ground.

Spring is a very good time for propagating garden Tradescantia. This is done by dividing an adult bush. During spring and the first half of summer, young plants can be obtained using cuttings. The apical parts of the shoots with 2–3 internodes are carefully cut off and rooted in the greenhouse. Roots form within 15–20 days, and young Tradescantia can be planted in a permanent place.

Video about caring for Tradescantia