Tradescantia x andersoniana

Adversity Tradescantia x andersoniana : Apply a precautionary fungicide Bordeaux mixture treatment at the end of winter, when the buds are not grown yet; during the year we can apply pesticide treatments, but only in case there is an effective presence of parasites on the plant.

continental : These plants need rather frequent waterings in spring and summer, always allow the soil to dry out between two waterings. We can suspend waterings during cold months.

alpine : It is advisable to give regular waterings, specially during spring and summer; before giving again water make sure the soil is dry.

mediterranean : Waterings shall be given by watering the soil deeply, but only when it is very dry, avoiding to leave plant roots in stagnating water. During the cold season we can suspend waterings.

continental : The Tradescantia x andersoniana needs to be exposed to direct sunlight for many hours a day to have a luxuriant growth
The Tradescantia x andersoniana tolerates also long intense frosts without any problem.

alpine : The Tradescantia x andersoniana prefer very bright locations, where they can receive direct sunlight.
These plants do not suffer from cold. They can tolerate also very intense frosts without any problem.

mediterranean : They bear few hours of half-darkness, but need at least few hours a day of direct sunlight.
It is advisable to grow this plant in the garden, since it does not suffer from cold.

Feed Tradescantia x andersoniana : These plants shall be fertilized regularly, adding some universal fertilizer to normal waterings, every 15-20 days; during coldest months decrease fertilizings, providing them every 30-40 days.