Small-Leaf Spiderwort
4.7 out of 5 (16 experiences)
Fast grower
Easy to propagate
Taxonomy
Tradescantia fluminensis
Tradescantia
Commelinaceae
Commelinales
What other plant parents say
Fast grower 11
Easy to propagate 11
Survivor 7
Large, lush leaves 4
Blooms easily 4
Browns easily 2
Pet friendly 2
Pest magnet 1
@Morgan3300
Bangor, PA
04/11/2021
I like this plant because it’s color is very vibrant pink, but attracts a lot of gnats due to having to be watered frequently, but it is a fast grower.
@Urbanjungle
Philadelphia, PA
02/24/2021
So easy to take care of. Easy to propagate. Very pink if you leave it in the sun and greener if you move it to low light.
@Twistyourst…
Minneapolis, MN
02/23/2021
Only a few weeks and the changes in new growth is visible! Loves my sunny window.
02/15/2021
Such beautiful color! Super easy to propagate.
@Gracamole
Vinton, VA
04/11/2021
She’s super easy and very relaxed
How to care for Small-Leaf Spiderwort
Water
How often to water your Small-Leaf Spiderwort
every 7
Small-Leaf Spiderwort needs 0.5 cups of water every 7 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.
Water 0.5 cups every
7
Light
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Finding light for Small-Leaf Spiderwort in your home
a window
Small-Leaf Spiderwort 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.
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Nutrients
How to fertilize Small-Leaf Spiderwort
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 Small-Leaf Spiderwort after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Small-Leaf Spiderwort
Small-Leaf Spiderwort
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 7 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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