Other Names: Boat Lily
Scientific Name: Tradescantia Spathaceae
Family: Commelinaceae
Genus: Tradescantia
Native: Belize, Guatemala
Tradescantia are a species of spiderwort, an evergreen perennial distinguished by elongated, pointed leaves. When in bloom it bears small, sterile three-petaled flowers of white, pink or purple with a distinctive heart shape. Foliage grows outward as a rosette and spreads across soil, making these plants excellent for ground cover. They can also be grown in hanging planters. They grow rapidly and may need to be contained/bounded. A very low maintenance plant. Tradescantia come in different types. This variety has long, waxy, boat-shaped leaves (up to 1 foot in length), with a distinctive green upper and purple underleaf color.
**All our plants are grown in organically enriched living soil without the use of any chemical fertilizers, fungicides or pesticides.
***This rate is for a standard 1 liter potted plant. For larger plants/sizes please visit the Plant Nursery at Mandy's Farm