Tradescantia Purpusii / White Velvet Christmas Pronunciation: la-ger-STRE-mee-a IN-dih-kuh fa-ru-EE-i

Pronunciation: la-ger-STRE-mee-a IN-dih-kuh fa-ru-EE-i

or leave unsupported to ramble through medium to tall shrubs

they provide hassle-free drainage

cotton burrs are an excellent food source for the beneficial soil organisms that help to make nutrients available to plants

Watering: Avoid overwatering using the "soak and dry" method

Tradescantia Purpusii / White Velvet Christmas Pronunciation: la-ger-STRE-mee-a IN-dih-kuh fa-ru-EE-iTradescantia Purpusii is also known as Tradescantia sillamontana, or White Velvet, a low maintenance plant with fuzzy, silver green leaves and bright magenta flowers. It needs bright, indirect light and should be watered when the top few inches of soil are dry, as it is drought tolerant but susceptible to root rot from overwatering. Its care is simple, though it can cause skin irritation, so it should be handled with gloves, and kept away from pets