Tradescantia pallida

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Pale mauve-green leaves and stems edged with a fine purple line

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Tradescantia pallida has pale mauve-green leaves and stems edged with a fine purple line that contrasts beautifully with the bright pink flowers that appear in summer.

This cultivar has been judged exceptionally effective at improving indoor air quality by filtering out volatile organic compounds, a class of common pollutants and respiratory irritants, an effect known as phytoremediation.

It is very resistant to dry conditions and cold (as long as there is daily thawing)

It is distinguished by vivid purple, elongated and slightly pointed leaves—generally a glaucous green, turning more vividly purple in full sunlight and times of drought

👨‍🌾GARDENING TIPS👨‍🌾:

- The glaucous green leaves will turn a vivid purple in bright light
- ✂️ Regular trimming maintains compact growth and encourages branching.
- Divide the bunch every 2 years as the growth is very vigorous and dense
- Easily propagated from cuttings year-round; rooting in water is highly effective > check out our step by step article on How to do Tradescantia cuttings. (this one is perfect for beginners)
- Tradescantia pallida works beautifully in mixed containers, as groundcover in rockeries, or cascading from raised planters – mix with Lavandula stoechas or Achillea Red Velvet for cute indoor arrangements
  - 🏠 Indoors – the foliage will remain the same throughout the winter season – and you may even get some winter blooming!
  - 🌲 Outdoors – this variety is very frost hardy – watch her shift colors and remind you to bring in the other Tradescantias that you have on your porch!

Learn more about the Tradescantia family:

- ENG:
  - Tradescantia Complete List
  - A Guide to Caring for Tradescantia
- FR:
  - Entretien des Misères

The Tales & The Botany: Tradescantia pallida

Tradescantia pallida has been judged exceptionally effective at improving indoor air quality by filtering out volatile organic compounds, a class of common pollutants and respiratory irritants, an effect known as phytoremediation.

This cultivar is the Pallida Blue Sue , though the distinctions with Green Moon are minimal.

And since they are not particularly frost tolerant, keeping them inside may be best!

Pallida means ‘pale’ in Latin so it’s right there in the name

Tradescantia, commonly called spiderwort, is a genus in the Commelinaceae family, comprising around 75–90 species of perennial herbs.

Native to the Americas, especially Central and South America, these plants are prized for their vivid foliage and delicate, three-petaled flowers, making them favorites for borders, rockeries, and indoor displays.

The genus was named by John Tradescant the Elder, a 17th-century English botanist and gardener who introduced many North American plants to Europe.

In fact, Tradescantia was one of the first North American plants introduced to European gardens in the 17th century, and some cultivars are now so widespread they are considered naturalized in many temperate regions worldwide.

🌸Floral Morphology: Tradescantia pallida

Tradescantia pallida flowers are small, actinomorphic, and trimerous, with three light pink petals.

Flowers are borne in clusters (cymes) at the tips of stems and are short-lived, often opening for a single day but produced in succession to provide extended bloom.

Leaves are alternate, simple, and often lanceolate, with a succulent or slightly fleshy texture in some species. Many cultivars have variegated or purple-tinged foliage, adding ornamental value even when the plant is not flowering.

🍃Reproductive Biology

Tradescantia species are hermaphroditic, capable of self-pollination, though insects such as bees and hoverflies are the primary pollinators.

Fruits are capsular, splitting into three sections containing small seeds.

Some species also propagate readily via stem cuttings, which root easily in soil or water, making Tradescantia a favorite for vegetative propagation and indoor plant enthusiasts.