{"product_id":"green-velvet-variegated-inch-plant-tradescantia-sillamontana-variegata","title":"Green Velvet Variegated Inch Plant - Tradescantia sillamontana 'Variegata'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-textstyleruns='{\"1\":0,\"2\":{\"6\":1}}{\"1\":25}{\"1\":77,\"2\":{\"6\":1}}{\"1\":78}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":11203,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"4\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":16777215},\"9\":0,\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0},\"16\":10}' data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Tradescantia sillamontana (Tradescant's plant from Cerro de la Silla, Mexico) 'Variegata'\u0026quot;}\" data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eTradescantia sillamontana (Tradescant's plant from Cerro de la Silla, Mexico) 'Variegata'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":11137,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0},\"16\":10}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Green Velvet Variegated Inch Plant, Cobweb Spiderwort, White Gossamer Plant, White Velvet Inch Plant, Hairy Wandering Jew\"}' data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eGreen Velvet Variegated Inch Plant, Cobweb Spiderwort, White Gossamer Plant, White Velvet Inch Plant, Hairy Wandering Jew\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":11137,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0},\"16\":10}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Native to dry regions in Mexico\"}' data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eNative to dry regions in Mexico\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":11137,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0},\"16\":10}' data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;This Tradescantia originates in arid regions of Mexico, where it survives by creeping along the ground, enjoying shady spots with good soil moisture. As a houseplant, it grows in vines which will first grow upwards and then trail, and are perfect on a high shelf or from a hanging pot. The Green Velvet Variegated variety stands out because, like the velvet wich gives it its name, it is fluffy and soft to the touch! This variety's bright green leaves are striped with white and covered in tiny white hairs, which help them retain moisture in dry environments- so don't stroke your plant too much as this could hurt it! Look after your plant and its fluffy leaves and it will repay your care with gorgeous and unusual vining foliage.\u0026quot;}\" data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eThis Tradescantia originates in arid regions of Mexico, where it survives by creeping along the ground, enjoying shady spots with good soil moisture. As a houseplant, it grows in vines which will first grow upwards and then trail, and are perfect on a high shelf or from a hanging pot. The Green Velvet Variegated variety stands out because, like the velvet wich gives it its name, it is fluffy and soft to the touch! This variety's bright green leaves are striped with white and covered in tiny white hairs, which help them retain moisture in dry environments- so don't stroke your plant too much as this could hurt it! Look after your plant and its fluffy leaves and it will repay your care with gorgeous and unusual vining foliage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLight\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":11139,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"4\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":16777215},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0},\"16\":10}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Thrives in bright, indirect light; too little light will leave it leggy and damp, and too much bleached and dried-out.\"}' data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eThrives in bright, indirect light; too little light will leave it leggy and damp, and too much bleached and dried-out.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWater\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":11139,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"4\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":16777215},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0},\"16\":10}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Water once the pot begins to feel light when lifted; these plants like to be moist, and prefer to be bottom-watered (using a dish underneath rather than pouring onto the soil) to prevent their leaves accumulating damp; this is especially key with this variety as its hairy leaves are super adapted to dry environments.\"}' data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eWater once the pot begins to feel light when lifted; these plants like to be moist, and prefer to be bottom-watered (using a dish underneath rather than pouring onto the soil) to prevent their leaves from accumulating damp; this is especially key with this variety as its hairy leaves are super adapted to dry environments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHumidity\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":11139,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"4\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":16777215},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0},\"16\":10}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Average humidity is fine, but your plant will benefit from a humidity tray in a drier spot or drier weather.\"}' data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eAverage humidity is fine, but your plant will benefit from a humidity tray in a drier spot or drier weather.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUse a moisture-retentive, well-draining mix to keep this thirsty plant happy but not too soggy. Repot every three years if absolutely necessary; this plant is better potbound than drowning in soil.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFood\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFeed every four waters in the growing season, reduce to every six in autumn and winter.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTemperature\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eTemperature should ideally be between 16-30°C- make sure it doesn't drop below 10°C in winter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePet-safe\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"No; while this plant is not toxic,  it can cause some bad reactions when eaten by pets, including itchy skin and upset stomachs.\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":11139,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"4\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":16777215},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0},\"16\":10}'\u003eNo; while this plant is not toxic, it can cause some bad reactions when eaten by pets, including itchy skin and upset stomachs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSprouts Top Tips\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eTo keep tradescantia bushy rather than leggy, you can pinch off or trim longer stems, which can then themselves be propagated, making more plants to spread around your home or share with others!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sprouts of Bristol","offers":[{"title":"6cm","offer_id":43781853020413,"sku":"CF2419","price":12.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"-","offer_id":43781853053181,"sku":"CF2420","price":12.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0490\/2774\/3905\/products\/green-velvet-variegated-inch-plant-tradescantia-sillamontana-variegata-878880.jpg?v=1676677349","url":"https:\/\/sproutsofbristol.pro\/products\/green-velvet-variegated-inch-plant-tradescantia-sillamontana-variegata","provider":"Sprouts of Bristol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}