How to grow and care for Tradescantia crassifolia Cav.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Tradescantia crassifolia Cav.
Tradescantia crassifolia Cav. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Tradescantia crassifolia Cav.
How often should I water?
check Tradescantia crassifolia Cav. Every 7 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
Light & Location
How much light does a Tradescantia crassifolia Cav. need?

Bright direct light
Grow light
Light preference
Tradescantia crassifolia Cav. likes Bright direct light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-27
-27~40℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Tradescantia crassifolia Cav. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
0
40~70%
100
Tradescantia crassifolia Cav. prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
Collective Knowhow
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
The taxonomic classification of Tradescantia crassifolia Cav. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Liliopsida, Order: Commelinales, Family: Commelinaceae, Genus: Tradescantia, Species: Tradescantia crassifolia
Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
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Hardiness Zone | 3 - 12 |
Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
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Phylum | Tracheophyta |
Class | Liliopsida |
Order | Commelinales |
Family | Commelinaceae |
Genus | Tradescantia |
Species | Tradescantia crassifolia |
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