How much sunlight does my Pink Stripe Spiderwort need?

Pink Stripe Spiderwort 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 🏡.

How much humidity does Pink Stripe Spiderwort like?

Pink Stripe Spiderwort 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.

What type of soil should I use for my Pink Stripe Spiderwort?

Pink Stripe Spiderwort 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!

Should I fertilize my Pink Stripe Spiderwort?

Pink Stripe Spiderwort 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!

Does Pink Stripe Spiderwort go dormant?

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

Which region is Pink Stripe Spiderwort native to?

Pink Stripe Spiderwort is native to the Americas .

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Q: How often should I water my Pink Stripe Spiderwort?

Pink Stripe Spiderwort 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.

About Pink Stripe Spiderwort

This cultivar of Tradescantia is an exceptionally easy plant to care for and might surprise you with some of their delightful blossoms. They are extremely easy to propagate by stem and one plant can give rise to dozens of new ones, which makes them great for sharing. 🤝 As houseplants they often trail, but will also creep along the ground if grown outdoors. Their succulent leaves make them sensitive to frost, so be sure to bring them indoors if your winter temperatures dip below freezing. ❄️

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Tradescantia pallida 'Pink Stripe'

Genus

Tradescantia

Family

Commelinaceae

Order

Commelinales

Also known as

Tradescantia pallida 'Variegata'

How to care for Pink Stripe Spiderwort

Water

How often to water your Pink Stripe Spiderwort

Pink Stripe Spiderwort 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.