Issue #8

7 Tradescantias You Might Not Know Exist

Hello Plant People!

Easter's over, and it's back to reality. I've had a busy week at work, so I was so happy when the weekend finally arrived! I hope you're having a relaxing weekend too!

Today, I wanted to show you some Tradescantias you don't see very often.

I believe there are a few reasons why these Tradescantias aren’t as common: some grow more slowly, which makes them rarer; others might not have the vibrant colors seen in the more popular varieties; and a few are just a bit more demanding in their care needs.

But despite their oddities, I'm really love my uncommon Tradescantias. So, let’s take a look:

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1. Zanonia Mexican Flag

2. Brevifolia Scout

3. Pallida Kartuz Giant

4. Spathacea Cream

5. Hirta Swifttale

6. Zebrina Tikal

7. Spathacea HANSOTI02

Which one do you like the most?

I got some of them not too long ago as small cuttings, so they're still quite small. But, with summer approaching, I'm hoping they'll begin to take off soon.

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In other exciting Tradescantia news, the Tradescantia Hub's shop will be open throughout April, offering international shipping!

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While not a Tradescantia, there's a newly announced Callisia cultivar this week, Callisia repens 'Green Cricket.'

It was discovered by Kaja Mierzejewska in Poland, it's a cute little variety with streaks of varying shades of green! She has an amazing collection of both Tradescantias and other Commelinaceae plants. Her Instagram is @commelinaceaepl if you want to check out her collection!

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Until next week! Happy Planting!

Katja

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