{"product_id":"tradescantia-fluminensis-pink-paradise","title":"Tradescantia fluminensis ‘Pink Paradise’","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eTradescantia ‘Pink Paradise’\u003c\/i\u003e is a show-stopping trailing plant with soft green leaves streaked with cream, pale pink, and deep magenta. Each leaf is uniquely patterned, making this variety a popular choice for shelves, hanging pots, or colourful mixed planters. Fast-growing and easy to propagate, it brings instant cheer to any bright room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eTradescantia fluminensis\u003c\/i\u003e – cultivar: ‘Pink Paradise’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSynonyms\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eTradescantia albiflora ‘Pink Paradise’\u003c\/i\u003e (older classification), Pink Inch Plant, Pink Variegated Wandering Jew (avoid this outdated and offensive term)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Name(s)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ePink Paradise Inch Plant, Pink Wandering Plant, Pink Spiderwort\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNative species originates from Brazil and Argentina; this is a cultivated variety bred for ornamental variegation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThrives in bright, indirect light; too little light will leave it leggy and damp, and too much bleached and dried-out.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\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 accumulating damp!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eAverage humidity is fine, but your plant will benefit from an occasional misting or humidity tray.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\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\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFeed every four waters in the growing season, reduce to every six in autumn and winter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\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\u003e\u003cstrong\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\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSprouts Top Tips\u003cbr\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\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid You Know?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThe vibrant pink variegation is unstable and may shift over time – brighter light encourages more pink, while low light brings out more green.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sprouts of Bristol","offers":[{"title":"6cm","offer_id":57705240461693,"sku":"5861146838671","price":8.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"9cm","offer_id":57250222768509,"sku":"7081605931671","price":12.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"19cm","offer_id":56625922408829,"sku":"7615292934571","price":36.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0490\/2774\/3905\/files\/tradescantia-fluminensis-pink-paradise-sprouts-of-bristol-sprouts-of-bristol-8607331.jpg?v=1785622354","url":"https:\/\/sproutsofbristol.pro\/products\/tradescantia-fluminensis-pink-paradise","provider":"Sprouts of Bristol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}