Plant Care Tradescantia fluminensis 'Quicksilver'

Tradescantia fluminensis 'Quicksilver'

Taxonomy

Tradescantia fluminensis 'Quicksilver'
Tradescantia
Commelinaceae
Commelinales

How to care for Tradescantia fluminensis 'Quicksilver'

💦 Water

How often to water your Tradescantia fluminensis 'Quicksilver'

Water needs for Tradescantia fluminensis 'Quicksilver'
0.5 cups
every 9

Tradescantia fluminensis 'Quicksilver' needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of Tradescantia fluminensis 'Quicksilver'

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for None in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Tradescantia fluminensis 'Quicksilver': 3ft from a window
3ft or less from
a window

Tradescantia fluminensis 'Quicksilver' may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.

Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Tradescantia fluminensis 'Quicksilver' in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Tradescantia fluminensis 'Quicksilver'

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Tradescantia fluminensis 'Quicksilver': repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Tradescantia fluminensis 'Quicksilver' after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Tradescantia fluminensis 'Quicksilver' prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Tradescantia fluminensis 'Quicksilver' may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Tradescantia fluminensis 'Quicksilver' is not safe to consume. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.


💨 Humidity

Tradescantia fluminensis 'Quicksilver' doesn’t require additional humidity. Plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves, so the best way to provide humidity for your plants is through watering the soil.


🪴 Soil

Tradescantia fluminensis 'Quicksilver' does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!


💩 Fertilizer

Tradescantia fluminensis 'Quicksilver' should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!


❄️ Dormancy

It’s common for Tradescantia fluminensis 'Quicksilver' to go dormant in the wintertime and you may notice their growth slow down. Waterings should be spaced out more during this time.


🌎 Native Region

Tradescantia fluminensis 'Quicksilver' is native to the Americas.


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Tradescantia fluminensis 'Quicksilver' can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 9a-12b. Find your local hardiness zone here.


🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Tradescantia fluminensis 'Quicksilver', since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Tradescantia fluminensis 'Quicksilver'

Tradescantia fluminensis 'Quicksilver'

Tradescantia fluminensis 'Quicksilver'


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 3ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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