Issue #43 Finding the Perfect Light for Your Tradescantia Tradescantia Spathacea Vittata It’s one of the most common pieces of plant care advice out there: “Keep your Tradescantia in bright indirect light.” Sounds simple, right? The problem is, this vague guideline often leaves people underestimating how much light their plants really need. When Tradescantias don’t get enough light, their colours fade, their growth becomes long and leggy, and they can even become more vulnerable to pests and...
8 days ago • 4 min read
Issue #42 New Cultivars You Probably Haven’t Heard Of (Yet!) Tradescantia Chrysophylla Variegated Have you ever felt like you’ve seen every Tradescantia there is? That there’s nothing new to discover? It’s easy to think that way, especially when the same varieties keep showing up in shops and online. But the truth is, new cultivars are being registered all the time. Some are spontaneous garden finds, others are carefully bred hybrids, and many of them fly completely under the radar. In this...
22 days ago • 4 min read
Issue #41 Is it Time to Repot Your Tradescantia? Tradescantia Zebrina Evanesce I hope you're having a lovely summer with plenty of sunshine! Summer is the season when Tradescantias really take off. With longer days, more light, and warmer temperatures, they grow faster than ever and before you know it, that little plant from spring might be overflowing its pot. But how do you actually know when it’s time to repot? Just because your plant is growing fast doesn’t always mean it needs a bigger...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
Issue #40 Your Summer Checklist for Happy Tradescantias Tradescantia Sillamontana Hogan's Hero Flower Happy Summer! I hope you're enjoying the beautiful summer! I know it's a busy time for all plant lovers with all the extra care that the summer months require, but I wanted to take a moment to wish you all a happy summer. I'm counting down the days to my vacation! I'm really looking forward to having more time to spend with my family and plants. My Tradescantias are growing like crazy right...
2 months ago • 5 min read
Issue #39 Why Do Some Tradescantias Change Appearance After You Buy Them? Tradescantia Continental Group European Pink Dragon Have you ever bought a Tradescantia that looked perfect in the store, short stems, tiny leaves, compact growth, only for it to change completely after a few months at home? Suddenly it's growing long, the leaves are spaced out, and it just doesn’t look the same anymore. It’s easy to think you’re doing something wrong. Maybe it needs more light? Or water? Or maybe it’s...
3 months ago • 4 min read
Issue #38 Tradescantia Zebrina – A Guide to This Stunning and Easy Houseplant Tradescantia Zebrina HappiLee (aka DanniLee) This week’s newsletter is all about Tradescantia zebrina, probably the most well-known Tradescantia out there. But did you know there are 21 different named cultivars? Some of them look so similar it’s almost impossible to tell them apart unless you know exactly what to look for. In this issue, I’ll go through what makes Zebrina special, why it can be tricky to identify,...
3 months ago • 4 min read
Issue #37 Get Ready for Summer: Bringing your Tradescantias Outdoors Tradescantia Zebrina Tikal Finally, it's May! For me, that means I've started getting ready to move some of my Tradescantias outdoors. Are you planning to have any of your Tradescantias outside this summer? In this newsletter, I'll walk you through everything you need to know to make sure your plants are happy in the summer sun. Plus, don’t miss the Tradescantia of the Week—Zebrina Tikal. Is it really plagued by an incurable...
4 months ago • 7 min read
Issue #36 Thrips on Tradescantias? Here’s What to Do Tradescantia Maiden's Blush Do you know the signs that your Tradescantia might have thrips? These little pests can be really sneaky. Often, by the time you find them, they’ve been around for a while. They’re small, but don’t let that fool you, they can cause some serious damage. That’s why finding them early and taking action quickly is important. They can be quite difficult to get rid of once they've settled in. But it’s not hopeless,...
4 months ago • 6 min read
Issue #35 Does Water Really Cause Brown Spots on Tradescantia Leaves? Tradescantia Andersoniana Sweet Kate Do you also struggle with brown spots on your Tradescantia leaves? It seems to be a problem most of us face when growing Tradescantias. And it's so annoying, right? There are so many people claiming it's all because the leaves get wet, but is that really the whole story? To find out, I did an experiment with my Nanouk to see if that's what really causes those ugly spots. The good news?...
4 months ago • 4 min read
Issue #34 What You Didn't Know About Tradescantia Pallida and Purple Heart Tradescantia Pallida Pink Stripe What do you think of when you hear the name Tradescantia Pallida? Did you know that "Purple Heart" isn't actually the official name for any Tradescantia? This week, it's all about Tradescantia Pallida, and you'll learn everything you need to know about this Tradescantia species! Plus, don’t miss the Community Highlight featuring Chloe from the UK. She'll show some of the Tradescantias...
5 months ago • 3 min read