Tradescantia Fluminensis Quadricolour: Light and Care Tips

From the archive: The Plant Workshop no longer retails houseplants, but this care note remains useful for anyone growing Tradescantia Quadricolour.

Tradescantia Fluminensis Quadricolour

Tradescantia fluminensis 'Quadricolour' is a trailing plant with leaves splashed with green, pink, purple and white.

Tradescantia fluminensis Quadricolour with pink green and white foliage

How Much Light Does It Need?

Bright, indirect light helps maintain the strongest variegation. Too much direct sun can scorch the leaves, while too little light can cause the pink, white and purple tones to become less pronounced.

Its trailing habit makes it particularly well suited to a shelf, hanging pot or raised planter.


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