{"product_id":"tradescantia-sweetness","title":"Tradescantia 'Sweetness' - Inch Plant","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eTradescantia ‘Sweetness’\u003c\/i\u003e is a bright and cheerful trailing plant with creamy white, pink, and pale green variegation across its fleshy, slightly fuzzy leaves. Fast-growing and low maintenance, it’s ideal for hanging pots, shelf edges, or even as a colourful addition to mixed planters. Its vivid colouring is especially eye-catching in bright light, and it roots easily from cuttings for quick propagation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eTradescantia ‘Sweetness’\u003c\/i\u003e (named after John Tradescant, a 17th-century English botanist and plant collector)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis cultivar is part of the \u003ci\u003eTradescantia fluminensis\u003c\/i\u003e group, native to South America. ‘Sweetness’ is a cultivated variety selected for its soft pink and cream variegation. Tradescantia species have undergone several reclassifications over time but remain in the Commelinaceae family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Name(s)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eInch Plant, Wandering Dude \/ Wandering Jew (use with care – considered insensitive in some contexts), Tradescantia ‘Sweetness’, Spiderwort (though less commonly used for this cultivar)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eCultivar bred from species native to Brazil and Argentina\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLight\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ePrefers bright, indirect light. Some gentle morning sun will enhance pink and white variegation, but too much direct sun can cause leaf scorch. Low light may fade colours and encourage legginess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eWater when the top 2–3cm of soil feels dry. Allow excess water to drain fully. Water less often in winter, but avoid letting the soil dry out completely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHumidity\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eTolerates average household humidity but prefers a bit more moisture in the air. Use a pebble tray in dry rooms to prevent crispy leaf tips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eUse a light, well-draining mix – a blend of standard houseplant compost with added perlite or sand works well. Repot yearly or when the roots fill the pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFeed every 4–6 weeks in spring and summer with a diluted balanced liquid fertiliser. Avoid overfeeding, which can reduce variegation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTemp\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eIdeal temperature is 18–24°C. Avoid cold draughts and temperatures below 12°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePet-safe\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eMildly toxic if ingested – keep out of reach of pets and children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSprouts Top Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ePinch back regularly to keep the plant bushy and encourage new trailing growth. Leggy stems can be trimmed and replanted directly into the pot to thicken it out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eExtras\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eVery easy to propagate – just snip a healthy stem and root it in water or moist soil. Makes a great gift plant or pass-along cutting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid You Know?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThe nickname “inch plant” refers to both the spacing between its leaf nodes and how quickly it can grow – sometimes as much as an inch per week in peak conditions!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sprouts of Bristol","offers":[{"title":"6cm","offer_id":56516127916413,"sku":"7158847623571","price":8.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"10.5cm","offer_id":57168114909565,"sku":"1785175350671","price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"12cm","offer_id":42286411022589,"sku":"CF1567","price":12.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0490\/2774\/3905\/products\/tradescantia-sweetness-567247.jpg?v=1641606482","url":"https:\/\/sproutsofbristol.live\/products\/tradescantia-sweetness","provider":"Sprouts of Bristol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}