Tradescantia pallida ‘Pink Stripe’

Tradescantia pallida ‘Pink Stripe’ is a cultivar of the species Tradescantia pallida. It features deep purple, lanceshaped leaves streaked with vivid hotpink variegation. The growth habit is trailing and sprawling, with succulent stems.

Native to: The species is native to Eastern coastal Mexico, from Tamaulipas down to Yucatn.

Water: Keep soil moist but not waterlogged. Water when the top half of the potting mix feels dry. During the growing season, moderately frequent watering encourages vibrant leaf colour; reduce watering in cooler months when growth slows. Avoid letting the plant sit in standing water to prevent root rot.

Light: Provide bright filtered light, avoid harsh direct sun, especially afternoon sun, which may scorch the foliage. Some morning or gentle afternoon sun helps to intensify pink and purple striping. Too little light causes colour to fade or leaves to revert to solid purple (Purpurea form).

Temperature: Ideal indoor temperatures range from about 15C to 21C. It is not frosthardy and must remain indoors through UK winters.