Plants in family commelinaceae
Cyanotis villosa
Cyanotis villosa is a fast-growing plant native to Southwest India and Sri Lanka, known for its rich green leaves and sprawling habit. It is suitable for hanging baskets and prefers shade to partial shade. This plant grows 18 to 24 inches tall and requires the soil to dry between waterings.
Tradescantia 'Jose Puig'
Tradescantia 'Jose Puig' is a houseplant native to Mexico, known for its adaptability to moderate to bright indirect light. This plant is easy to care for and adds a touch of greenery to indoor spaces. Its vibrant foliage makes it a popular choice for plant enthusiasts.
Tradescantia 'Sanna'
Tradescantia 'Sanna' is a trailing houseplant with green and white variegated leaves. It prefers bright, indirect light and humidity, and benefits from pinching back for bushier growth.
Tradescantia fluminensis 'Lavender'
Tradescantia fluminensis 'Lavender' is a fast-growing plant native to South America, known for its beautiful lavender-colored foliage. It is popular for adding color to terrariums and enclosures, thriving in high humidity environments. This plant is easy to care for and ideal for beginners looking to add a splash of color to their indoor spaces.
Tradescantia spathacea 'Sitara's Gold'
Tradescantia spathacea 'Sitara's Gold' is a drought-tolerant plant with gold-colored leaves featuring green stripes and coral-colored undersides. It produces tiny white flowers similar to spiderworts and thrives in sunny areas. This plant is known for its ability to reproduce in numerous ways, making it a resilient choice for gardeners. 'Sitara's Gold' prefers extra humidity and is a great option for those looking to add a splash of color to their garden. Its unique appearance and adaptability make it a popular choice for plant enthusiasts.
Callisia navicularis
Callisia navicularis, also known as 'Chain Plant', is a boat-shaped trailing ground cover native to Mexico. It displays pink and magenta tones in bright, indirect light and is recognized for its variable appearance. This succulent has received the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
Tinantia pringlei
Tinantia pringlei is a perennial alpine plant native to northeastern Mexico, featuring spotted purple foliage and lavender flowers. It reproduces primarily through self-pollination and is known as a common greenhouse weed. This plant thrives in bright, indirect light and requires slightly dry soil between waterings.
Cyanotis beddomei
Cyanotis beddomei is a low-growing plant covered with rusty brown hairs and oblong leaves. It has a trailing habit and produces delicate blue flowers. This plant is known for its unique texture and is often used in ornamental displays.
Tradescantia fluminensis 'Trailing Gold'
Tradescantia fluminensis 'Trailing Gold' is a fast-growing, easy-care plant ideal for hanging baskets. It features golden green foliage and can trail up to 3 to 5 feet. This plant prefers shade or filtered sun and should be allowed to dry between waterings, making it a low-maintenance choice for indoor or outdoor spaces.
Callisia repens 'Pink Panther'
Callisia repens 'Pink Panther' is a charming tropical indoor plant with delicate trailing vines and small, rounded leaves in soft pink hues. The leaves are a mix of pink, green, and cream on top, with a burgundy underside, creating a striking visual effect. This plant thrives in bright, filtered light and requires evenly moist soil with good drainage. It is easy to care for and resilient, making it a popular choice for houseplant enthusiasts. Callisia repens 'Pink Panther' also produces small white flowers in late spring.
Callisia serrulata 'Purple Scimitars'
Callisia serrulata 'Purple Scimitars' is a plant with deep purple stems and lance-shaped leaves that vary from green to purple. Bright light enhances the purple hues, and it thrives in shade to partial shade.
Tradescantia pallida
Tradescantia pallida, native to the Gulf Coast region of eastern Mexico, is an evergreen perennial with deep purple leaves and small, three-petaled flowers. It thrives in sun to partial sun and is effective at improving indoor air quality.
Tradescantia fluminensis
Tradescantia fluminensis is a perennial groundcover native to South America, known for its soft, hairless stems and dark-green leaves. It produces small white flowers in summer and is often grown as a houseplant. However, it is considered invasive in many regions.
Tradescantia zebrina 'Quadricolor'
Tradescantia zebrina 'Quadricolor' is a trailing plant with variegated pink, purple, and cream leaves. It prefers shade to partial shade and can grow to 8 to 10 inches tall, trailing to 3 to 5 feet or more. The plant should be allowed to dry between waterings.
Tradescantia zebrina 'Discolor'
Tradescantia zebrina 'Discolor', formerly known as Zebrina pendula, is a species of spiderwort with broad green and purple leaves. It grows in mounds 8 to 10 inches high and trails up to 3 to 5 feet. This plant thrives in shade to partial shade and requires drying out between waterings.
Tradescantia chrysophylla
Tradescantia chrysophylla, also known as 'Baby Bunny Bellies', is a soft-to-the-touch plant ideal for hanging baskets. It prefers shade to partial shade and grows 6 to 8 inches tall. This plant belongs to the Commelinaceae family and thrives in temperatures ranging from 45 to 100 degrees, requiring the soil to dry slightly between waterings.
Siderasis fuscata
Siderasis fuscata, an unusual tropical spiderwort, is notable for its bronze leaves with a silver band and purple underside, giving it a furry texture. It produces purple flowers with three petals and thrives in low light conditions.
Tradescantia cerinthoides 'Lilac'
Tradescantia cerinthoides 'Lilac' is a fast-growing plant suitable for hanging baskets. It develops lilac variegation with age and prefers shade or filtered sun. This plant is part of the Commelinaceae family and is known for its adaptability.
Geogenanthus poeppigii
Geogenanthus poeppigii is a decorative houseplant from the Amazon, known for its wavy-edged leaves with vibrant green patterns. It requires bright, indirect light and high humidity, making it ideal for indoor environments. This compact plant grows around 12 inches tall and 18 inches wide, adding a touch of the tropics to any space.
Tradescantia fluminensis 'White Stripe'
Tradescantia fluminensis 'White Stripe' is a fast-growing trailing vine with bright green leaves and large sections of white variegation. It is suitable for hanging baskets or as a trailing plant in combination plantings, preferring shade to partial shade.
Tradescantia zebrina 'Wandering Dude'
Tradescantia zebrina, commonly known as 'Wandering Dude', is a creeping plant ideal for groundcover. It features green to purple leaves with silvery-white stripes and a deep magenta underside. The plant sparkles in bright light, with color intensity greatest in full sun.
Tradescantia zebrina 'Multicolor'
Tradescantia zebrina 'Multicolor', formerly known as Zebrina pendula, is a species of spiderwort with broad pink, cream, and green leaves. It thrives in shade to partial shade and can tolerate temperatures from 45 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The plant can mound to 8 to 10 inches and trail up to 3 to 5 feet or more. Its vibrant leaf coloration makes it a popular choice for indoor and outdoor gardens.
Tradescantia 'Nanouk'
Tradescantia 'Nanouk', also known as Fantasy Venice, is a low-growing trailing perennial with striking purple-green variegation and violet leaf undersides. It features striped leaves in shades of pink, white, purple, and green, and produces tiny white and yellow flowers. This fast-growing plant prefers diffused light and has a high water demand, making it ideal for indoor settings.
Callisia repens
Callisia repens is a succulent creeping plant from Central and South America, known for its fleshy, delicate leaves that form creeping mats. This fast-growing plant thrives in strong light and can tolerate direct sunlight with high humidity. It is popular for smaller terrariums and is drought-tolerant, requiring little watering and well-draining soil. Its ability to multiply easily by cuttings makes it a versatile choice for plant enthusiasts.
Tradescantia pallida 'Pale Puma'
Tradescantia pallida 'Pale Puma' is a hybrid plant with leaves that are green in the center and fade to purple around the edges in bright light. It reaches about 1 foot tall and spreads quickly, making it an excellent choice for groundcover or container planting.
Callisia repens 'Variegata'
Callisia repens 'Variegata' is a low trailing plant with small leaves ranging from green with stripes to pink and cream. It is ideal for small hanging baskets and thrives in shade to partial shade. This easy-to-care-for plant is a good choice for beginners.
Tradescantia zebrina 'Burgundy'
Tradescantia zebrina 'Burgundy', formerly known as Zebrina pendula, is a plant with broad dark purple foliage. It grows in shade to partial shade and can trail up to 3 to 5 feet. This plant is easy to care for, requiring minimal watering and a temperature range of 45 to 100 degrees.
Tradescantia zebrina 'Burgandy'
Tradescantia zebrina 'Burgandy' is a fast-growing plant native to South America, known for its deep purple to light lavender coloration. It features adventitious aerial roots and may require acclimation to average home humidity. This plant is popular for adding color to terrariums and enclosures.