Tradescantia Quicksilver

An attractive variegated creeper that will grow well indoors or outside in a warm sheltered position, Tradescantia Quicksilver is also known as Spiderwort, Wandering Jew or even Inch Plant. These colourful plants have delicately striped green and cream leaves.

Tradescantia will cope well with low light situations, however for the best colour on the beautiful variegated foliage a well lit area out of direct sunlight is best. In brighter sunlight the foliage will burn so selecting a brightly lit situation where you can see your shadow for at least 3-4 hours of the day is best. Tradescantia prefers a warm position duing the cooler months so ensure the plant is not too close to any windows where the cold night air may affect them. Regularly tipping out the plant will help keep it compact and stop it from becoming straggly, and regularly remove any plain green growth as this is stronger and will dominate the plant if ignored.

Tradescantia appreciate regular watering in the warmer months, but do not let the plant become waterlogged as this will cause fungal issues and most likely death, particularly during Winter. For best results fertilise regularly with a slow release fertiliser and repot every few year using a good quality potting mix for indoor plants.

CAUTION Harmful if eaten/skin, eye & respiratory irritant