Tradescantia albiflora 'Albovittata'

Tradescantia albiflora ‘Albovittata’ is an indoor ornamental plant valued for its slender, lance-shaped leaves with white and deep green longitudinal stripes. This delicate contrast gives it a bright and elegant appearance, suitable for enlivening indoor spaces. The plant grows quickly and has a semi-trailing or trailing habit, making it ideal for hanging pots, window boxes, or to cover the soil surface in large pots.

Besides the decorative value of the leaves, under good conditions it can produce small white flowers that add an extra touch of delicacy.

🌿 Botanical characteristics:

• Full name: Tradescantia albiflora ‘Albovittata’

• Common name: Bride’s veil, Bride’s flower (in some areas)

• Family: Commelinaceae

• Plant type: ornamental foliage, perennial, fast growing

• Leaves: thin, lance-shaped, with white and deep green stripes

• Flowers: small, white, with three petals

☀️ Growing conditions:

• Light: strong indirect light; also tolerates partial shade, but with less vivid colors

• Watering: moderate; allow the soil to dry slightly between waterings

• Soil: well-drained, rich in organic matter

• Optimal temperature: 18–26°C; does not tolerate cold below 10°C

• Fertilizing: every 2–3 weeks during the growing period, with fertilizer for ornamental foliage plants

✨ Decorative advantages:

• Bright bicolored foliage, suitable for modern or classic spaces

• Fast growth, ideal for hanging pots and window boxes

• Easy to care for indoor plant

• Can also be used as ground cover in large pots

📌 Note: Leaves may show small imperfections or natural color variations during transport without affecting the plant’s health. The stems of this plant are very fragile and can break easily during handling or transport.

Height including pot 10-15 cm