Issue #27 Variegated Tradescantias: How to Keep Those Pretty Stripes! Happy Sunday! I hope you’re having a great weekend filled with plant care and cozy moments. Have you ever had a beautiful variegated Tradescantia slowly lose its striking patterns, turning into an ordinary green plant? It’s frustrating, isn’t it? I’ve been there too, and I know how disheartening it can be to see those lovely stripes disappear. But don’t worry—I’ve got you covered. In this week’s newsletter, I’ll share...
21 days ago • 4 min read
Issue #26 Help! My Tradescantia Is Leggy and Losing Colour Tradescantia Zebrina Pink Paradise I hope you’ve had a great week! This week, I wanted to talk about something I think many of us have faced—a Tradescantia that’s looking leggy, pale, and just not growing like it should. It’s a question I got from a follower recently, and I thought it was the perfect topic to talk about. I’ll walk you through what’s causing the problem and, more importantly, how to fix it. Plus, I’ve started an...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
Issue #25 Tradescantia Care Myths That Set You Up for Trouble I hope you’ve had a fantastic Halloween and are enjoying the last of the fall colors before winter sets in. Fall is truly here, bringing shorter days and cooler temperatures. For me, this season is all about embracing the autumn vibes while also preparing my plants for the darker months ahead. So, I thought I’d share a bit of what’s happening behind the scenes: my plans for overwintering some of my Tradescantias in our storage...
about 2 months ago • 3 min read
Issue #24 Do All Types of Tradescantias Have the Same Care Needs? Tradescantia Hirta Swifttale Tradescantias are often seen as easygoing plants, and while the basic care is similar for most, not all varieties need the same care. Some do well in bright sunlight and can handle dry conditions, while others need a bit more careful care to stay happy and healthy. In this newsletter, I’ll walk you through how, in my experience, care can vary between different types of Tradescantias. Pallida and...
2 months ago • 3 min read
Issue #23 Why I Don’t Think Self-Watering Pots and Tradescantias Are a Good Match Tradescantia Continental Group Pink Clone Today, I want to talk about something that can make plant care easier—self-watering pots! They’ve become really popular, and for good reason. Self-watering pots can help keep your plants happy by providing a consistent moisture level, but they’re not the perfect solution for every plant or situation. Let me share my experiences with self-watering pots and Tradescantias,...
3 months ago • 2 min read
Issue #22 Everything You Need to Know About Propagating Tradescantias Looking to propagate your Tradescantias? You’re in the right place! Maybe you’ve just bought a new Tradescantia cutting and are wondering how to turn it into a big, full-looking plant? Or perhaps your plant has grown so much that you're thinking about splitting it into two? I’ve got you covered. In this newsletter, I’ll give you all my best tips on propagating Tradescantias. Having grown and propagated them for quite some...
3 months ago • 7 min read
Issue #21 Why I Switched to Sphagnum Moss for Half of My Tradescantia Collection Autumn is almost here! I can’t believe summer is already over, but here we are! Today, I want to share something a bit different with you—how I’ve been growing about half of my Tradescantias in sphagnum moss instead of traditional soil. At first, I didn’t even realize that growing Tradescantias in sphagnum moss long-term was an option. But after using it for some of my propagations and loving the results, I...
3 months ago • 2 min read
Issue #20 Top 5 Tradescantia Care Mistakes and How to Avoid Them Taking care of Tradescantias is generally pretty straightforward, but every plant parents can make mistakes from time to time. Whether you’re new to Tradescantias or just looking to improve your care routine, knowing what not to do can be just as important as knowing what to do. I see a lot of misleading and confusing care advice out there, so here's my take on why your Tradescantia might sometimes struggle to live its best...
4 months ago • 3 min read
Issue #19 Tradescantia Pallida: and Why There Is No Purple Heart I hope you are doing well and enjoying an amazing summer! Tradescantias are sun-loving plants, and most of them thrive in full sun, so they should be quite happy with the long, sunny days we have right now. But there's one species in particular that absolutely loves the sun—Tradescantia Pallida. You might have heard Pallida mentioned before, but do you know what it stands for? It's a Tradescantia species known for its cultivars...
4 months ago • 1 min read