- Low Maintenance, Fast Growing, Variegated Foliage, Air Purifier, Flowering
- Bright Indirect Light
- Mature Height 1 Foot
- Water Needs - Consistently Moist
If you’re into trailing stems and variegated foliage, then make sure to check out the Sanna Tradescantia. The stems can easily grow several feet long and have a branching form, resulting in a large and bushy plant. The ribbon-like leaves gently curl and feature stripes in various shades of green with white accents. Tradescantias are also known as inch plant, spiderwort, and wandering dude.
Best Locations For Growing Sanna Tradescantia
The Sanna Tradescantia is a showy, vining plant that is a natural fit for a hanging basket or a high shelf that allows the stems to trail. A plant hanger near a sunny window is a good pick, while a kitchen or bathroom window provides the increased humidity this plant craves. Tradescantias can live in any room of the home with good sunlight. This plant will appreciate a humidifier, especially if you live in a dry climate.
Tradescantias are poisonous to people and animals. Eating any part of a Tradescantia will cause discomfort and distress, so be careful if you have young kids or pets.
Sanna Tradescantia Sunlight Requirements
Give the Sanna Tradescantia bright, indirect sunlight. A good location is often close to an east- or west-facing window. A south-facing window with a sheer curtain to diffuse the sunlight will also work well. This plant is a fast grower when it has plenty of sunlight. Increased light also brings out the variegation, creating more vivid colors. Direct sunlight may burn the thin foliage, although the plant can be slowly acclimated to handle limited amounts of direct sunlight.
Sanna Tradescantia Care
Pinch back new growth on the ends of stems to encourage branching and a full form. Tradescantia can quickly become straggly, so remove any bare stems. Propagate and plant the cuttings with the parent plant, ensuring a continually dense plant. Repot Sanna Tradescantia using a rich, moist, and well-drained potting mix.
Watering Sanna Tradescantia
Plants grown in increased light will need water more often. Plan to water your Sanna Tradescantia every 7 to 10 days when the top few inches of potting soil are dry. The plant will need water less often in the winter, and continue to wait until the top two to three inches of soil are dry. Tradescantia can live in average or above-average humidity. Expect more exuberant growth when the plant is in a location with increased moisture in the air.
Feeding Sanna Tradescantia
Tradescantias are prolific growers, and some assistance from you in the form of fertilizer will help the plant push out new leaves. For best results, use a fertilizer with a 3-1-2 ratio, although a balanced formula will suffice. Water-soluble plant food is a good choice because it is simple to apply and eliminates the risk of root damage. Feed your Sanna Tradescantia monthly during the spring and summer.
Sanna Tradescantia Information
| Light Exposure: Bright Indirect Light |
| Mature Height: 1 Foot |
| Mature Spread: 1 - 2 Feet |
| Habit: Dwarf, Mounded, Spreading, Trailing |
| Flower Color(s): Green, White |
| Foliage Color(s): Green, White |
| Watering: Consistently Moist |
| Features: Low Maintenance, Fast Growing, Variegated Foliage, Air Purifier, Flowering |
| Common Name: Sanna Tradescantia |
| Other Name(s): Sanna Tradescantia |
| Scientific Name: Tradescantia Sanna |
- SKU:
- TRADESCANTIA_SANNA
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Summer
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