Spider Wort Plant
Spiderwort (Tradescantia zebrina) is a vine growing 6-12 inches long, hardy in USDA zones 10-11, with fast growth in well-drained, loamy soil, requiring indirect light and medium moisture, and it is neither edible nor medicinal.
Habit
Vine
Height
0.3-1 m
Growth
Fast
Soil
Well-drained, loamy
Shade
Indirect light
Moisture
Medium
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Origin
North America, South America
Climatic Condition
Tropical, Subtropical
Temperature (°)
15-30°c
Humidity (%)
60-80
Potting media
Loamy, peat
Fertilizers
Balanced, organic NPK
Watering
Regular
Plant Weight
100-300 g
Flowering Time
Spring, Summer
Soil Ph level
6.0 - 7.0
Water Ph level
6.0 - 7.0
Soil EC
1-2 dS/m
Yield Per Plant
Ornamental, ground cover
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
Perennial
Health Benefits
Nutrient-rich, iron-rich
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% loam, 25% compost, 25% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 4 weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Leaf Spot, Root Rot, Spider Mites, Mealybugs, Aphids.
Prune affected leaves, neem oil spray Improve drainage, reduce watering Increase humidity, neem oil Wipe with alcohol, neem oil Insecticidal soap, neem oil
Copper-based fungicides, Fungicides containing metalaxyl, Miticides containing abamectin, Systemic insecticides like imidacloprid.
HEALTH BENEFITS
· Rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds.
· Used in traditional medicine for wound healing and skin conditions.
· Some species have diuretic properties.