Tradescantia fluminensis 'Lavender' Variegata Wandering Dude
Tradescantia 'Lavender': A Soft Trail of Variegated Color
Brighten a shelf or hanging planter with Tradescantia fluminensis 'Lavender' Variegata. Its trailing foliage brings a delicate blend of green and pale lavender-pink tones, adding a soft touch of color to your indoor collection.
- 💜 Lavender-pink tones give the foliage a gentle, colorful look
- 🌿 Variegated leaves add natural variation to each stem
- 🍃 Trailing growth spills prettily over a planter's edge
- 🪴 Hanging-display appeal makes the most of its flowing shape
- ✂️ Easy shaping lets you pinch back long stems for fuller growth
Give 'Lavender' a bright, sheltered spot with space to drape. Its soft colors look especially lovely against a simple neutral planter.
Care Tips
Light: Provide bright, filtered light. Protect the pale leaf areas from harsh direct sun.
Water: Allow the surface of the mix to begin drying before watering. Keep the roots comfortably moist without sogginess or prolonged drought.
Soil: Use an airy, well-draining houseplant mix with some moisture retention.
Potting: Choose a pot with drainage holes and repot when the roots need more room.
Humidity: Ordinary household humidity with good airflow is suitable.
Temperature: Keep warm and protect from frost and cold drafts.
Handling: Sap may irritate skin. Wear gloves when trimming and keep out of reach of children and pets.
Shipping & Handling
- Most plants are shipped bare roots without the pot and soil, with the following exceptions:
- Some plants shown in 2" pots - see more info
- Plants that require soil to stay healthy during transit - see more info
- We commit to shipping bare roots, which requires more time and labor, and provide excellent quality and service to our customers - see Benefits of Shipping Bare Roots
- You will receive a very similar plant to the one shown in the photos; shape and color may vary
- Ship within USA & its outlying territories only
- Please visit Order Processing & Shipping info page for additional details
Care Instructions
Please visit our Succulent Care info page for more details.
Use porous, well-draining potting soil suitable for this plant, as described in the Care Tips above. Add perlite or grit as needed to improve drainage. Avoid leaving roots in waterlogged soil.
Allow the soil to dry to the level recommended in the Care Tips above before watering again. Always drain excess water.
Weather Conditions
- When ordering, be mindful that living succulents can freeze. If you live in an area that is below 40°F, please consider purchasing plant until the weather is more suitable.
- Shipping Warmer: 72+ Hours Heat Packs available at my store for $2.00 each
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