Tradescantia somaliensis

kitten ears
Trailing / cascading grey-green succulent with furry leaves. Even the purple flowers are furry! Adorable! Pots.
Tradescantia somaliensis
height 4–8in
width 8–12in
tolerates Cold, Heat, Pots
water
needs		 Moderate – High
water
info		 Water this plant regularly, when the surface dries out. This plant can tolerate mostly drying out, but will grow very quickly given ample water and warmth.
hardy
to		 10F
exposure Part Sun – Full Sun
indoor
outdoor		 Outdoor
drainage In Ground: Cactus Mix, In Pots: Cactus Mix, Tolerates Sandy Soil
fertilizing All Purpose
origin Somalia
california
native		 No

Outdoor Exposure Guide

Growing Notes

Looks dense and dark purple with full sun, but becomes loose, open, and green in bright light.
This plant is very hardy, but will freeze back to the ground with a hard frost and return when days warm. As such, it also takes a hard prune to the ground in stride, which refreshes the clump.
This plant is fragile and should be kept back from high traffic areas, dogs, kids, and drunken parties!
Easily grown from cuttings.

Special Interest

This plant is adaptable to growing indoors or out.

Looks great in hanging baskets or flowing from the edge of pottery.