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Tradescantia pallida Pink Stripe 12cm H20cm

Tradescantia pallida Pink Stripe 12cm H20cm

£15.00 GBP
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Meet Tradescantia pallida ‘Pink Stripe’—the purple trailing rebel with a candy edge. Long stems carry vivid purple-pink striping that looks bold, playful and full of movement. Fast, colourful and easy to refresh, she’s perfect for bright shelves and hanging pots.

  • The Formal Name: Tradescantia pallida ‘Pink Stripe’
  • The Nickname: Pink Stripe Purple Heart
  • Roots: A variegated form of Tradescantia pallida, a species native to Mexico.
  • Natural Vibe: Bright, seasonally dry tropical habitats where strong light intensifies the purple colouring.

Care Guide

  • Care Guide:
  • Sunlight: Bright, indirect light keeps the pink and purple tones strong; too little light can fade her.
  • Best Room: A bright shelf or hanging pot where her trailing stems can spill over the edge.
  • Snacks: Feed lightly every 4 weeks in spring and summer.
  • Tropical Feels: Average humidity is fine, but she appreciates good airflow.
  • Cosy Factor: Keep her around 16–26°C and avoid cold draughts.
  • Thirst: Water when the top few centimetres of mix are dry; avoid leaving stems soggy.
  • Safety First: Mildly toxic / irritant – can irritate pets if chewed, so keep out of reach.
  • The Bedding: A light, free-draining houseplant mix keeps stems healthy.
  • Family Tree: Propagate effortlessly from stem cuttings placed back into the pot.
  • Space Needs: Best trailing from a shelf or hanging pot where the striped stems can spill freely.
  • Speed: Fast-growing and easy to refresh with cuttings.
  • Uninvited Guests: Watch for aphids, spider mites and leggy growth if light is too low.
  • Moving Day: Refresh or repot yearly if the base becomes woody.
  • Haircut: Pinch regularly to keep her bushy and colourful.
  • Fresh Air: A vibrant trailing plant that brings movement and colour to a bright room.
  • Plant Lore: The brighter the light, the stronger those purple-pink tones become—she is a real colour-response plant.
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