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Information and resources about growing tradescantias and other Commelinaceae.

Tradescantia pallida Blue Sue plant, with light bluish green leaves

Learn

Start with the beginner’s guide, then check out resources about plant care, taxonomy, and some ID tips.

Or dig further into fact checking, plant science, cultivar research, and other deep dives.

Tradescantia brevifolia x hirta Raspberry Ruffle plant, with narrow spiky leaves and abundant large pink flowers

Cultivars

Tradescantia Hub maintains the official checklist of every Tradescantia cultivar in the world.

Find out how to use the checklist or register your own cultivar.

Tradescantia 'Jara' plant stem with mottled green and white variegation

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I can identify your plants, provide care advice, or discuss research and advanced topics.

Tradescantia zebrina Sepia Grain plant stem, the leaves are brownish red and speckled, with silver stripes

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Tradescantia zebrina Purple Plush leaves, fuzzy green with purple pinstripes

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Tradescantia spathacea 'HANSOTI02' Sitara Gold, with long golden leaves and purple undersides

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