Callisia repens’Pink Lady '
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category : CommelinaceaeGenus : Callisia
Callisia repens’Pink Lady ' is a variegate cultivar ofCallisia repens .
Callisia repens’Pink Lady ' is a low - growing succulent with prow that bear small , waxy , attractively variegate leaf . It can grow up to 4 inches ( 10 cm ) tall . The leaves are spunk - shaped to fizgig - shaped and can reach up to 1 inch ( 2.5 atomic number 96 ) in length . They can be green - strip , pinkish , or cream with a burgundy underside .
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The flowers are small , white , and appear in late bounce or early summer .
USDA hardiness zones10a to 11b : from 30 ° F ( −1.1 ° C ) to 50 ° F ( +10 ° C ) .
GrowingTradescantiais easily , and you will find the plants quite resilient . These plants typically develop in moist , well - debilitate , and acidulous ( pH 5 to 6 ) soil . genus Tradescantia do best in partial shadiness but will do evenly well in sunny area as long as the soil is kept moist .
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Ifsuitable atmospheric condition are provided , Tradescantia can also be grown indoors . Provide the plant with a soilless mix or loam - based potting compost and keep it in bright , filtered light . Pinch out the grow tips to encourage shaggy-haired growth .
If viable , allow for it to pass tender spring and summer daysoutdoors . piddle moderately during active ontogenesis and apply a balanced limpid fertiliser every four weeks . Water sparingly in winter .
These plants wish to be restrain fairly moist , so piss on a regular basis , peculiarly when grow in containers . Cutting the plants back once flowering has ceased can advertise a second bloom of youth and help preclude re - seeding . cut back the stem back about 8 to 12 in ( 20 to 30 cm ) from the ground .
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