Tradescantia – Charlotte’s Web’

Attracts: Butterflies
Dead-Heading Not Necessary
Native to North America
Foliage Interest
Maintenance Notes
Best in part sun to sun, but will grow in sun to shade. Prefers moist, well-drained soil. Cut plants back after flowering to rejuvenate the foliage.
Needs Good Drainage
Maintenance Category Easy
Water Category Consistent
Bloom Time
Flower Form Border Plant, Container, Mass Planting
Soil Fertility Average Soil, Fertile Soil
Soil PH Category Acidic Soil, Neutral Soil
pH B - pH 5.8 - 6.2
EC (2:1 Extraction Method) 0.6 - 0.9
Fertilization 150 - 200
Light Requirements Medium
Water Requirements Moderate to Moist
Rooting Out Temperature 65 - 72° Fahrenheit
Growing On Temperature 55 - 65° Fahrenheit
Holding Temperature 40 - 50° Fahrenheit
Planting and Timing Information
Early Spring through Fall Finish. Standard PPP.
Finishing Times [weeks]
4-5" and Quart Pot : 5-6
6" and Gallon Pot : 7-8
7-9" Pot : 9-10
10-12" and Two Gallon Pot :
Pinching and Growth Regulators
None needed
Pest and Disease Management
General pest and disease practices as listed in notes.