A new research paper has reclassified Tradescantia concolor as a species of its own, and given the name Bantam Group to the miniature cultivars.
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There are a a lot of Tradescantia cultivars which circulate with no valid name. A handful of those actually did have valid names once, and those names have been discarded over the years.
On the history and implications of the most controversial common name for tradescantia.
Some people have suggested the plant has symptoms of a viral infection. Some have even gone as far as to claim that the plant should be quarantined or banned from sale for fear that it’s contagious. Others have grown the plant for years and report no evidence of the symptoms spreading to nearby plants.
I’m now the ICRA for all Commelinaceae. Which means I’ll be able to officially register cultivars in other genera, and I’ll start expanding the online checklist to include the rest of the family.
Thrips are a common problem for Commelianceae houseplants. Learn some tips for spotting the earliest signs, and how to choose a treatment to tackle them.
The naming rules are complex and detailed, but they don’t cover every possible eventuality. I had to devise my own approach to naming plants with unknown origins.
This question is surprisingly complex. Find out how many species and cultivars there are in the Tradescantia genus and the whole Commelinaceae family.
Learn about how I care for my outdoor tradescantias, including soil, watering, and other maintenance.
Find out how water-retentive live sphagnum moss turns out to be a perfect medium for growing these indoor succulents.