| Common Name | Virginia Spiderwort |
| Family | Commelinaceae |
| Genus | Tradescantia |
| Species | Virginiana |
| Origin | Eastern North America |
| Blooming | Spring to Summer, sometimes year-round indoors |
| Leaf Color | Green to Blue-Green with purple veins |
| Sunlight | Half-shade / Sun |
| Category | Outdoor plants |
| Pet Friendly | No |
Well-draining peat-based potting mix with perlite for aeration
Keep soil evenly moist during growing season, reduce watering in winter dormancy periods
Bright indirect light; tolerate partial sun but avoid intense midday heat to prevent scorching
Apply liquid fertilizer every 2 weeks from April to September, dilute to half strength
Pinch back tips regularly to encourage bushiness and remove spent flowers
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