{"product_id":"tradescantia-spathacea-varicolor-spider-lily","title":"Tradescantia spathacea 'Varicolor’ - Spider Lily","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Spider Lily has striking, broad, blade-like leaves in bright green with deep puple undersides. This plant will bring a starburst of colour to your home and make any sideboard or coffee table look more than ordinary, and it will repay your care with explosive foliage and gorgeous colours.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eTradescantia spathacea (Tradescant's plant with leaves like broad-bladed swords) 'Sitara' (star-like)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eSpider Lily, Oyster Plant, Boatlily, Moses-in-the-Cradle\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eNative to Belize, Guatemala and Southern Mexico\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLight\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThrives in bright, indirect light.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAllow the top two inches of soil to dry out in between waterings. Ensure good drainage and don't allow to sit in water; also take care not to wet the leaves too often if possible. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eAverage household humidity is fine; keep an eye out for leaf browning which indicates too dry air. Will benefit from an occasional misting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant in fast draining, but moisture retentive soil. A mix with added bark or perlite would be ideal. Repot every three years in spring, and only if absolutely necessary.\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\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAverage household temperatures of about 18-30°C are good- make sure it doesn't drop below 12°C in winter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePet-safe\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eYes, but too much nibbling won't be good for pets, small humans or the plant!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSprouts Top Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe most likely cause of wilted leaves and stunted growth is underwatering; try moving it to a less bright location or watering more if you encounter these symptoms!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sprouts of Bristol","offers":[{"title":"11cm","offer_id":57824053068157,"sku":"3791707321771","price":14.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0490\/2774\/3905\/files\/tradescantia-spathacea-varicolor-spider-lily-sprouts-of-bristol-sprouts-of-bristol-7472157.jpg?v=1771279904","url":"https:\/\/sproutsofbristol.pro\/products\/tradescantia-spathacea-varicolor-spider-lily","provider":"Sprouts of Bristol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}