Tradescantia 'Brightness'

Tradescantia 'Brightness'

Tradescantia 'Brightness' is a fast-growing, easy-care trailing plant that quickly cascades over pots or planters, making it perfect for relaxed plant parents seeking vibrant, low-maintenance greenery. Its abundant growth and expansive habit mean that occasional pruning—when gaps between the leaves become too large—is both encouraged and rewarding, ensuring the plant stays tidy and full. The plant's vigorous propagation ability means you can easily create new specimens by rooting stem cuttings in water on a sunny windowsill.

Handle with care, as 'Brightness' produces a sticky, mucilaginous sap that can be a mild skin irritant. This distinctive trait has earned Tradescantia the nickname "Saint Lucy’s flower" or flor de Santa Lucía, referencing the patron saint of sight who was said to use the sap as eye drops. Whether you're adding it to a hanging basket or a mixed planter, Tradescantia 'Brightness' brings both beauty and a bit of folklore-inspired charm to your space.

Tradescantias Basic Care: Easy

• Water: Allow the top 1 inch of soil to dry between watering. Be mindful not to overwater or let the soil dry out completely.
• Light: Thrives in bright to medium indirect light but can adapt to low light conditions if trained.
• Soil/Drainage: Tolerates most houseplant soils; a standard indoor houseplant soil will work well.
• Temperature/Humidity: Performs well in average room temperature and humidity levels.