Light
Bright indirect • approx. 10,000–20,000 lux



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Quick Care Guide
Light
Bright indirect • approx. 10,000–20,000 lux
Watering
Water when ~60–80% dry
Substrate
Aerated • Moisture-buffered • Balanced organic + mineral • Medium
Temperature
Ideal: 15–24 °C • Avoid below: 10 °C
Humidity
Moist 50–60 %
Growth habit
Rosette-forming herbaceous perennial.
Support
not needed
Growth speed
Average
Max size indoors
Max. trail length: 60 cm • Max. spread: 60 cm
Toxicity & safety
Mildly toxic
Origin & habitat
Cultivar of Tradescantia spathacea; species native from southern Mexico to Guatemala
Outdoor growing
Outside from 10 °C · sheltered spot
These care values are quick reference points for indoor growing. Use them as a guide, then adjust for pot size, substrate, temperature and how quickly the substrate dries.
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Tradescantia spathacea 'Sitara', also known as 'Tricolor', is a visually striking cultivar prized for its compact rosette growth habit that eventually trails as the stems elongate. Its narrow leaves, measuring 6-15 cm in length and 1-2 cm in width, display a deep green to greyish-olive upper surface with delicate purple margins and pale variegation. The undersides contrast beautifully in a reddish-purple hue, making this an eye-catching addition to any indoor plant collection.
The genus Tradescantia was named after John Tradescant the Elder (1570s – 1638) and John Tradescant the Younger (1608 – 1662), English botanists and plant collectors who introduced various species to European gardens. The species name spathacea refers to the spathe-like bracts surrounding the flowers, while the cultivar name 'Sitara' highlights its distinct variegation.
Bring home the elegance of Tradescantia spathacea 'Sitara'. Its low-maintenance nature and striking foliage make it a standout choice for plant lovers of all experience levels.
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