When does Tradescantia bloom?

Tradescantia flowering

The flowering period of Tradescantia

The flowering period of Tradescantia is relatively long, mainly concentrated in summer and autumn, but the flowering period varies in different regions due to different climates and environments.

The flowering period of Tradescantia in North China is from May to October. The flowering period in East China is from mid-to-late April to October, with May to June being the peak flowering period and July to October being the continued flowering period. Flower buds appear in late March in East China and mid-April in North China.

The flowering period of Tradescantia is relatively short, generally opening in the morning and closing in the afternoon. The petals open in the early morning and close before noon. The flowers will also bloom on rainy days.

The flowering appearance of Tradescantia

The flowers of Tradescantia are small and have a strong decorative effect. When in bloom, the flowers have a dark blue corolla, yellow stamens, and are about 3-4 cm wide. Three nearly round petals form a triangle, and the flower is elegant and fragrant. The capsule is 5-7 cm long and contains seeds, which are oblong and about 3 mm long.

How to control the flowering of Tradescantia

prune

Pruning is a good way to give your plants more branches. Proper pruning of Tradescantia can make it grow more new branches, making it look fuller and more luxuriant with flowers. Pruning Tradescantia from mid-May to early June can change the natural flowering period of Tradescantia to a certain extent and artificially regulate it.

Temperature control

Proper temperature control can also change the flowering period of Tradescantia. The temperature is low in winter, so you can cover the Tradescantia plants with a film to ensure they can overwinter safely. By doing this, the flowering period can also be advanced to early to mid-March.

In addition, to ensure that the leaves of Tradescantia are strong and the flowers are abundant, sufficient base fertilizer should be applied before planting to ensure sufficient nutrients. Tradescantia can also be propagated by cuttings in autumn, so it will bloom more in the next year and is very beautiful.