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The so-called glitter plant belongs to the family Commelináceas and the genus Tradescantia, which is made up of about 30 species of herbaceous plants Y perennials originating from the tropical areas of America. Its best known species are Tradescantia pallida, Tradescantia fluminensis, Tradescantia spathacea, Tradescantia zebrina or Tradescantia virginiana.
The so-called glitter It is also known as setcreasea pallida or tradescantia purpúrea, and its origin is in Mexico. It is a lively hanging or creeping plant that has a very fast growth and is usually not more than 40 centimeters high. The most interesting are its leaves, elongated and purple, and its flowers have a nice colour but they are not very decorative.
Basic care
- Location: it is such a resistant and versatile plant that it can develop perfectly both in sunny areas and in shaded or semi-shaded areas. In fact, it can even resist frosts if they are sporadic and of low intensity.
- I usually: it is not very demanding in this sense, and it can grow even in limestone. The planting in the definitive place must be done during the spring.
- Irrigation: it withstands drought very well, so water moderately and let it dry from one watering to another.
- Pass: You should apply an organic fertilizer only once a year, enough so that it can get nutrients all that time.
- Pruning: The best time is during spring to remove old branches, as well as to control their growth and shape.
- Plagues and diseases: Thanks to its resistance, it is very difficult for it to be affected by any unless you completely pass from its care.
- Multiplication: it is very simple and can be done by cuttings in spring, summer or autumn.
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