Tradescantia 'Green Hill'
Moses in the cradle
A tender, trailing, evergreen perennial with branching, purple-flushed stems and fleshy, dark green leaves, dark purple beneath. Tiny white flowers are produced in clusters intermittently throughout the year. ‘Green Hill’ is a popular, easy-to-care-for indoor hanging basket plant for a brightly lit room or shaded conservatory - simply pinch out the tips of the trailing stems and it will get even bushier as it grows.
Please note: all our indoor hanging pots include drainage holes to prevent waterlogging. We recommend taking them down to water in the sink or on a saucer, and leaving them to drain before rehanging.
Please note: all our indoor hanging pots include drainage holes to prevent waterlogging. We recommend taking them down to water in the sink or on a saucer, and leaving them to drain before rehanging.
How to care for Tradescantia Green Hill:
Keep in a bright spot with plenty of indirect light – direct sun can scorch the leaves, but too little light will fade the vibrant colours. Maintain an average room temperature above 10°C (50°F) in winter, with an ideal range of 15-24°C (59-75°F) year-round for best growth.
Water well during the growing season (spring to autumn), allowing the top layer of compost to dry slightly between waterings. In winter, reduce watering to avoid soggy roots, as growth naturally slows. Tradescantia enjoys moderate humidity, so mist occasionally in hot, dry weather or if grown near radiators. Use a well-drained houseplant compost, and feed monthly during active growth with a balanced liquid fertiliser. Pinch back tips to encourage bushiness and remove leggy or faded growth.
Water well during the growing season (spring to autumn), allowing the top layer of compost to dry slightly between waterings. In winter, reduce watering to avoid soggy roots, as growth naturally slows. Tradescantia enjoys moderate humidity, so mist occasionally in hot, dry weather or if grown near radiators. Use a well-drained houseplant compost, and feed monthly during active growth with a balanced liquid fertiliser. Pinch back tips to encourage bushiness and remove leggy or faded growth.
Eventual height:
0.5m
Eventual spread:
0.5m
Position:
Full sun / light shade
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Humans: Skin allergen
17cm pot | hanging pot
£32.99
available to order from winter
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