Tradescantia sillamontana

Cobweb Tradescantia

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Semi-succulent perennial featuring silvery-grey leaves covered in dense hairs, trailing stems, and occasional purple flowers during summer.
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Plant Details

Common Name Cobweb Tradescantia
Family Commelinaceae
Genus Tradescantia
Species Sillamontana
Origin Mexico
Blooming Foliage plant, occasional purple flowers in summer months
Leaf Color Silvery-green with white hairs
Sunlight Half-shade
Category Indoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining cactus or succulent mix with perlite and pumice

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Watering

Allow soil to dry completely between waterings, reduce in winter dormancy

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Sunlight & Care

Bright indirect light, avoid scorching direct sun to prevent leaf burn

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Fertilization

Apply diluted balanced fertilizer monthly during active growth (Spring-Summer)

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Pruning

Pinch growing tips to encourage bushiness, remove dead foliage

Pest Control Aphid Mealybug Scale Insect 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
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
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Sep
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Nov
Dec
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
59° – 86°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 80%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
1500 – 20000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1000 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 50%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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