Tricolor Oyster Plant

Tradescantia spathacea belongs to the Commelinaceae family. Rhoeo spathacea and Rhoeo discolor are historical names for the species. [10]

Mazhar Botanic Garden describes its Tricolor collection with green, pink and cream upper leaves and purple undersides, arranged in dense rosettes. [14]

Tricolor is the sales name used in this guide. [14][15]

Choose bright filtered light indoors. Protect the foliage from scorching direct sunshine. [11]

Use a porous, draining houseplant mix and a pot with drainage holes. [1][2]

Keep the plant away from cold drafts and hot radiators. [3]

In very dry indoor air, a room humidifier can raise humidity around houseplants. [8]

During active growth, apply a liquid houseplant fertilizer monthly, following its label. Pause feeding when growth rests. [11][8]

Remove stems after their flowers have faded. [11]

Reduce watering frequency in winter, while continuing to check the mix. [11]

The common green oyster-plant form has plain upper foliage with purple undersides. [13]

The Tricolor collection reference has green, pink and cream upper foliage with purple undersides. [14]