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Tradescantia bermudensis 'Hawaiian Dwarf'

 
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Family: Commelinaceae (ko-mel-ih-NAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Tradescantia (trad-es-KAN-tee-uh) (Info)
Species: bermudensis
Cultivar: Hawaiian Dwarf
Additional cultivar information: (aka Variegata)

Synonym:Rhoeo bermudensis
Synonym:Rhoeo spathacea nana variegta

3 vendors have this plant for sale.

22 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Perennials
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Height:
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Danger:
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color:
White/Near White

Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer

Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Variegated
Succulent
Rubbery-Textured

Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Suitable for growing in containers

Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From herbaceous stem cuttings

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

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Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Irvington, Alabama
Hayward, California
Pleasant Hill, California
Brooksville, Florida
Daytona Beach, Florida
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Oldsmar, Florida
Port Charlotte, Florida
St. Leo, Florida
Gonzales, Louisiana
Charlotte, North Carolina
Fort Mill, South Carolina
Aransas Pass, Texas
Freeport, Texas



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