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Leggy Growth in Tradescantia
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Also called Inch Plant or Wandering Dude, Tradescantia is a fast-growing trailing plant with gorgeous purple and silver-striped leaves
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Tradescantia care requirements
These care conditions are most relevant to leggy growth in Tradescantia. Check each one as a potential cause.
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Light
Bright indirect light for best colour.
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Fertiliser
Monthly in growing season.
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Symptoms to look for in Tradescantia
- fiber_manual_recordLong, weak, stretched stems
- fiber_manual_recordLarge gaps between leaves
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Common causes in Tradescantia
- fiber_manual_recordInsufficient light
- fiber_manual_recordLack of pruning
- fiber_manual_recordSeasonal low light
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How to diagnose leggy growth in Tradescantia
Plants lean towards light source or grow tall and thin in low light conditions.
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How to treat leggy growth in Tradescantia
Move to brighter location. Prune to encourage bushy growth. Supplement with grow light.
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Preventing leggy growth in Tradescantia
Provide adequate light. Regular pinching back of growing tips.