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Tradescantia navicularis

Boat Plant

Semi-succulent perennial with boat-shaped silver-blue leaves. Native to Mexico, forms dense mats. Low maintenance indoor plant requiring bright light and minimal watering.

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Merchant	Pot Size	Availability	Price
	3-4 in	In Stock	$14.99	Buy

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Plant Details

Common Name	Boat Plant
Family	Commelinaceae
Genus	Tradescantia
Species	Navicularis
Origin	Mexico
Blooming	Rarely flowers indoors, small purple-blue blooms in summer with optimal care.
Leaf Color	Silver-grey to blue-green
Sunlight	Half-shade / Sun
Category	Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly	close No

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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining cactus or succulent mix, perlite added for aeration.

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Watering

Water sparingly. Allow soil to dry completely between waterings to prevent root rot.

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Sunlight & Care

Bright indirect light. Avoid harsh midday sun to prevent farina burn.

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Fertilization

Feed monthly during growing season (spring/summer) with diluted liquid fertilizer.

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Pruning

Trim leggy stems to encourage bushier growth; remove damaged leaves promptly.

Pest Control Aphid Mealybug Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 3 months

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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months

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Growing Parameters

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Temperature

54° – 86°

Fahrenheit

Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth

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Humidity

30% – 65%

% relative

Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in

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Light (LUX)

2000 – 12000

Lux

Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface

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Light (PAR)

1200 – 2500

mmol/m²/s

Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity

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Soil Moisture

15% – 45%

% volumetric

Water content in the growing medium

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Soil EC

350 – 2000

mS/cm

Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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