Tradescantia pallida 'Purpurea' typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.
spider lily
Tradescantia pallida 'Purpurea'
The spider lily (Tradescantia pallida 'Purpurea') is a perennial herbaceous plant with trailing stems and distinctive purple, pink, and white foliage. Its flowers are inconspicuous but can produce small clusters of three pink petals from spring to fall. It is a drought-tolerant variety and requires medium-wet soil, making it an ideal choice for gardens with drier climates, as well as hanging baskets and other containers. It is an easy-to-care flower that grows quickly and provides bright colors all season long. Its wide and fast-growing trailing stems make it perfect for borders or as a ground cover. Its charming foliage will add color and texture to any landscape.
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Division,Cutting,Layering Propagation,Seed Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
10 - 11
Flowers:
Pink Flowers
Sun:
full sun
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
purple,magenta
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Indoors:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
It is important to water Spider Lilies adequately so the soil is kept moist, but not saturated. They should be watered at least once a week, and more during hot, dry weather. Be sure to check soil moisture levels with a finger before watering to make sure the soil is dry enough to need watering. Spider Lilies can tolerate brief periods of drought, but for optimal growth, they will need more water if the soil is consistently dry.
sunlight
Spider lilies generally require direct sunlight for several hours a day. This can vary depending on the local area, but 4 to 6 hours per day during the growing season is ideal. During the hottest parts of the day, additional protection from full sun is recommended, such as shading with a curtain or installing a canopy-like structure to provide some shade.
pruning
Spider lilies should be pruned lightly during the growing season, typically in early summer. You can remove any dead or dying leaves, flower stalks, and spent flowers as necessary. In late summer or early fall, you should trim back about 1-third to 1-half of the overall growth of the plant. This will help to encourage bushier growth and more flowers in the subsequent season.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering
Starts Flowering
Tradescantia pallida 'Purpurea' typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.
