White Velvet is a perennial evergreen herbaceous plant of the genus Tradescantia. This species is one of the most succulent and xerophytic, but at the same time one of the most attractive species of Tradescantia.
The leaves are a dull olive to gray-green in color, sometimes blushed purple but the leaves and new stems are so heavily covered with cobwebby silver-white hairs that the plant appears quite silver. In summer appear the single magenta flowers with three petals that are crowded into the terminal leaf axils.
Growing Tradescantia is easy and you will find the plants to be quite resilient. Tradescantia typically grow in moist, well-drained and acidic soil. Tradescantia plants do best in partial shade but will do equally well in sunny areas as long as the soil is kept moist.
Plant specification
Common Name
White Gossamer Plant, Cobweb Spiderwort, Hairy Wandering Jew, White Velvet
Maximum Reachable Height
upto 30 cm
Flower Colour
Pink
Bloom Time
Late spring and early summer
Difficulty Level
Easy to grow
White Velvet Planting And Care
Sunlight
It grows well in bright indirect sunlight.
Soil
Soil should be well drain and porus.
Watering
Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
Apply 1 cup (Approx. 50 ml) water when the top soil (3-4 inch) in pot feels dry to touch.
Apply water probably in the morning or evening time.
Do not overwater the plant.
As a rule of thumb, water the plant thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.
Application of fertilizer
Before application of fertilizer loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots of the plant so it can uptake the nutrients and moisture.
During the main growing season (January-March) feed the plant with organic fertilizer once a month.
Apply water immediately after application of fertilizer.
Plant Protection
Remove dead, infected or damaged plant parts and discard them away from the plants.
For any insect attack or disease, you can use Neem oil, Eucalyptus oil or Citrus oil spray for primary treatment.
Don’ts
Do not over water the plant especially when pot does not have drainage holes.
keep away from the AC Vents.
Do not apply water on plant leaves.
Initial care for 1-2 weeks after receiving plant at your location.
Check the moisture in the soil before watering it.
Poke your finger into the soil, if dry then apply water.
Keep the plant in indirect light.
Do not repot immediately after receiving it.
Special feature of White Velvet
Beautiful foliage and flowers.
Ornamental uses of White Velvet
Suitable for Container, Rock Garden & Xeriscaping
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