COMMON NAME: Tradescantia

LIGHT: Medium to bright indirect light

WATERING: Allow soil to dry out 2–3 inches from the top before watering again

SOIL: Quality all-purpose potting mix; EarthMix® Proganix-I™ (indoor organic growing mix) or similar works well

FERTILIZING: Feed every 4 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertilizer

PRUNING: Pinch back leggy growth to encourage bushiness; trim dead or yellowing leaves

EXTRA NOTES: Can also be placed outside; tolerates temperatures down to 55°F

PET SAFE? Mild to moderately toxic

CHILD SAFE? Mildly toxic

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