How to grow and care for Tradescantia pinetorum Greene
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Tradescantia pinetorum Greene
Tradescantia pinetorum Greene 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Tradescantia pinetorum Greene
How often should I water?
check Tradescantia pinetorum Greene 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 pinetorum Greene need?

Bright direct light
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Tradescantia pinetorum Greene likes Bright direct light, Bright indirect 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
-17
-17~35℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Tradescantia pinetorum Greene at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
0
40~70%
100
Tradescantia pinetorum Greene 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 pinetorum Greene is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Liliopsida, Order: Commelinales, Family: Commelinaceae, Genus: Tradescantia, Species: Tradescantia pinetorum
Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
---|---|
Lifespan | Perennial |
Hardiness Zone | 5 - 9 |
Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
---|---|
Phylum | Tracheophyta |
Class | Liliopsida |
Order | Commelinales |
Family | Commelinaceae |
Genus | Tradescantia |
Species | Tradescantia pinetorum |
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