Mazhar Botanic Garden

Tradescantia spathacea Tricolor (Sw.) Steam

Variegated Dwarf Oyster plant

Family: Commelinaceae
Genus: Tradescantia
Species: spathacea
Cultivar / variety: Tricolor
Sample code: EGY-MBG-001279
Common name: Variegated Dwarf Oyster plant
English name: Tri-Color Moses in the Cradle
Arabic name: تراديسكانتيا ثلاث الوان
Native: Central America and Sothern Mexico
Country: Central america Mexico
(PGR): Common

Striking tropical perennial clumping nature and spread leaves waxy, lanceolate shape, green, pink and cream above with purple undersides, grow in a dense, spiral rosette 30-45 cm tall flowers white hidden inside distinct, purple boat-shaped bracts

ornamental creeping plant. landscaping. indoor and outdoor. traditional folk medicine. air purification. groundcovers.

Tradescantia discolor ‘Tricolor’

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Texture: Loam Sandy
Fertility: Intermediate
Drainage: Well drained
Salinity: Low
Water Sources: Well water
Climates: Subtropics Tropical
Lights: Light shade
Propagation: Offshoots, stem cutting
Flowering time: Year round
Zone: 9 : 12
pH range: 6.0-7.0

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