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White spiderwort (Tradescantia lyonii) Care Guide
Care guide for White spiderwort: light, watering, humidity, soil and temperature, based on the species' botanical profile.
📷 Dominicus Johannes Bergsma · CC BY 4.0 · GBIF/iNaturalist
Care at a glance
LightBright, indirect light (near a sheer-curtained window).
WaterWater roughly every 10 days, let the top 2-3 cm of soil dry out between waterings.
HumidityModerate to high humidity (40-70%).
TemperatureTypical indoor temperatures (16-26 °C / 60-79 °F); protect from frost.
SoilWell-draining mix, slightly acidic to neutral pH (4.0-8.0).
Growthfast growth. Mature height ~0.3 m (1.0 ft).
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