{"product_id":"tradescantia-sillamontana-succulent-3-pot","title":"Tradescantia sillamontana - Succulent - 3\" Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003eTradescantia sillamontana, popularly called White Velvet or Cobweb Spiderwort, is a small, semi-succulent perennial native to the arid highlands of Mexico. Its upright, zig-zag stems carry rounded olive-to-purplish leaves that are completely wrapped in silvery-white cobweb-like hairs, a feature that protects it from harsh sun and reduces water loss.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Indian homes it is grown as an ornamental potted plant for bright balconies, windowsills and shaded terraces. Through the warm months it produces small bright magenta-pink three-petalled flowers at the stem tips. Tolerant of heat and neglect, it suits beginners looking for an unusual textured succulent.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommelinaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMexico (arid highlands)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20-30 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25-40 cm spreading\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFuzzy white-haired olive-green to purplish semi-succulent leaves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBright magenta-pink\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarm months (summer to early autumn)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClimate zone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropical and subtropical; frost-free\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBright light; a few hours of gentle morning sun. Best colour and dense hairs in bright spots, but protect from harsh afternoon sun.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater only when the top 2-3 cm of soil dries; let it dry between waterings. Reduce sharply in winter. Avoid soggy soil to prevent rot.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFree-draining gritty mix; standard potting soil amended with sand, perlite or cocopeat in a pot with drainage holes.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThrives at 18-32 C. Tolerates Indian summer heat; protect below 7-10 C and from frost.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrefers low to moderate humidity; tolerates dry indoor air well. Avoid misting as wet hairs invite rot.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFeed lightly with a balanced or cactus liquid feed once a month during the growing season; skip in winter.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePinch back leggy stems to keep the plant compact and bushy; remove faded or rotten growth.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRepotting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRepot every 1-2 years in spring when crowded; refresh soil and move up one pot size.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery easy from stem cuttings; let cut ends callus a day, then root in moist gritty mix.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePests \u0026amp; problems\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGenerally pest-resistant; watch for occasional aphids, mealybugs or spider mites, and root rot from overwatering.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eToxicity \/ safety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMildly toxic if eaten and the sap can irritate skin; keep away from pets and small children.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;White Velvet is grown chiefly as an ornamental for its unusual furry silver foliage.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Tabletop, windowsill and bright-balcony pot plant\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Textural filler in succulent dish gardens and mixed arrangements\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Hanging baskets where stems can trail and spread\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Low-care greenery for offices and beginner gardeners\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/ul\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Give it the brightest spot you can without scorching afternoon sun; bright light keeps the white hairs dense and stems compact.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;During the dry season water sparingly and let the mix dry out fully between waterings. In the monsoon, shift pots under cover and ease off watering to avoid rot. Pinch the tips through summer for a bushy plant, and take cuttings in spring or the post-monsoon warmth when they root fastest.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs Tradescantia sillamontana easy to grow in India?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. It is a hardy, drought-tolerant succulent that handles Indian heat well. Give it bright light, a free-draining gritty mix and water only when the topsoil dries, and it thrives with little effort.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy are my plant's white hairs disappearing or leaves stretching?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSparse hairs and long, leggy stems mean too little light. Move it to a brighter spot with some gentle morning sun and pinch the tips to encourage dense, woolly, compact growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I propagate White Velvet?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt roots very easily from stem cuttings. Snip a healthy 5-8 cm tip, let the cut end dry for a day, then push it into a moist gritty mix; new roots form within a couple of weeks in warm weather.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51256395366646,"sku":"PLT-TRADESCANTIA-P03-NA","price":99.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/nurserylive-tradescantia-sillamontana-succulent-plant.jpg?v=1783924273","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/tradescantia-sillamontana-succulent-3-pot","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}