Tradescantia Sillamontana Care Tips and Propagation - WITH UPDATES!

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  • Опубліковано 12 вер 2024

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  • @Wendyroo6817
    @Wendyroo6817 2 роки тому +14

    I’m surprised you wouldn’t recommend this for beginners. Yes you have to propagate them, but they are the easiest plants to propagate by far!

    • @onlyplants
      @onlyplants  2 роки тому +6

      Haha their fuzzy stem means they can rot quite easily. Difficult for some beginners

  • @pilitathomason6993
    @pilitathomason6993 2 роки тому +6

    Your voice is so calming, if I could visit Indonesia I would like to visit your nursery and meet the man. Thank you again for another great plant care.

  • @sharonjames468
    @sharonjames468 2 роки тому +6

    I have several of these and they love full sun. They stay green in low light and deep purple with short nodes in full sun. I live in the Deep South in the United States.

    • @onlyplants
      @onlyplants  2 роки тому

      Whoaaa thanks for the share.

  • @misse2013
    @misse2013 2 роки тому +6

    I've had cuttings in water for several weeks 🤦‍♀️ no roots... thank you for letting me know!

    • @myrongainz5333
      @myrongainz5333 Рік тому +1

      Same! Looked for info on it because it hasn't rooted yet lol

  • @amesirkut5488
    @amesirkut5488 Рік тому +3

    My mother in law have this in a big pot. It stays outside, receiving full direct sun during hot summer months ...it will flower when fall approaches, it will slowly die back when winter is approaching but then again its starts to revive itself during late spring. I think this is a perennial. It survived snowy conditions, pot was covered with snow. But when summer is near, you can see new growth on it. Amazing!

    • @onlyplants
      @onlyplants  Рік тому

      I love it! Didnt know that they can withstand snow!

  • @catfrog1975
    @catfrog1975 11 місяців тому +2

    Delightful and informative video! I got one of these a couple years ago and have been taking care of it without any research- just putting it outside in the spring and letting it do its thing, then cutting it back and taking it inside around first frost. (USDA Zone 5). But I've brought it in without trimming it back this year (caught it before it was frost-damaged) and thought it was about time to look into propagation. 😁
    About the pests, we have spider mites and aphids in the garden. Though our cobweb plant was sitting right under an infested pepper plant, I didn't see any signs of pests on it. The only thing I've seen are ants, taking advantage of the nectar from late-season blooms. :)

    • @onlyplants
      @onlyplants  11 місяців тому

      Yeah they are quite pest free for some reason

  • @adrianavalenzuela6629
    @adrianavalenzuela6629 2 роки тому +3

    You are an artist, i like your explanation, thanks a lot for share your knowledge. Grettings from Guadalajara, Jalisco in México.

  • @irenep2942
    @irenep2942 2 роки тому +3

    Thank you so much for all the hard work you put into this educational purpose and sharing with all of us 😃 I have grown mine from a small cutting gift from a friend and when it started to bend from its weight, I tied it on a chop stick. I live in Greece and I have it under direct sunlight watering it as soon as it gets completely dry. I have it for almost a year without pruning because that main stem on the stick has shout out so many little stems along its height as well as from bottom. I may prune it soon though cause it's starting to get heavy 🙄🔜❤️

    • @onlyplants
      @onlyplants  2 роки тому

      In nature they flop on the ground from their own weight and propagate themselves that way. This is the same with all tradescantias unfortunately hence we have to keep propagating them to have them look amazing

  • @iyanavee2632
    @iyanavee2632 2 роки тому +3

    Watch me as I watch all of this guy's videos in a row. You are super informative, many channels go " Hey look at this super expensive plant" but I love that you actually go into how to care for them. I learned so much and I'm already an experienced plant owner. If you get the time could you please do a video on how to propagate rhapidaphoras (hayii, crypto, tetras, etc) ? That's the main thing I keep killing 😫

    • @onlyplants
      @onlyplants  2 роки тому

      Hello I have a tetrasperma video already up on the channel, will look into the others soon!

  • @debs_boho_jungle
    @debs_boho_jungle 2 роки тому +4

    I love this Tradescantia variety. I have the Green and the Puma variety. Such easy care with beautiful rewards!

  • @thedivide3688
    @thedivide3688 2 роки тому +3

    Too bad we weren't neighbors. LOL. I would enjoy sharing my plant obsession with you.

  • @marialarson1518
    @marialarson1518 Рік тому +1

    Hi
    Already I have that lovely tradiscantia.. family
    Thanks a lot for your tips are amazing sr.

  • @raynmaker
    @raynmaker 2 роки тому +1

    really helpful video, i have a little one of these in early stage of growth and it's starting to get long so i was wondering what to do with it but articles and videos aren't clear except for yours! our climates match too so i know your methods will work for me :) thank you!

  • @sonyachung7139
    @sonyachung7139 2 роки тому +2

    Oh good, I don’t have to worry about brown spots by over watering. I can just cut it and propagate. Thanks for the tip, Sean!

  • @florenceiams5622
    @florenceiams5622 2 роки тому +1

    Your videos are great...
    Informative, fun, and love your sense of humor...
    Keep putting out videos, my plants love it...

  • @namecantbeblank9808
    @namecantbeblank9808 2 роки тому +8

    I got mine as a ‘weed’ from the nursery… it’s such an underappreciated plant here:””((
    Even though they’re gorgeous … mine’s purple

    • @onlyplants
      @onlyplants  2 роки тому +3

      I need to get at least one pot of mine purple 🤡

    • @praniigrg5
      @praniigrg5 2 місяці тому

      Can we propagate in water after getting it as a weed? Please reply 🌱😇🫶🏻🙏🏻

  • @jirehharl
    @jirehharl 2 роки тому +1

    Love collecting Tradescantia. Thanks for this video Sean!

  • @sliceofanything
    @sliceofanything Рік тому +1

    Thank you for making this video

  • @Propqueen
    @Propqueen 2 роки тому +1

    I am a huge over waterer as well. Most of my plants are in my home made succulent mix so that I can water every day or every other day!

    • @Propqueen
      @Propqueen 2 роки тому

      Also… YES… this was a great video!! Super educational! You’re the best!

    • @Propqueen
      @Propqueen 2 роки тому

      ONE more thing… the pink is just sun stress ❤️

    • @onlyplants
      @onlyplants  2 роки тому +1

      Nicee thanks for the share

  • @1101naomi
    @1101naomi 2 роки тому +1

    My friend has hers in a south facing window which is direct sunlight and her plant is alll pink!

  • @justina-n1z
    @justina-n1z 2 роки тому +2

    For parent plants I would recommend to cut it straight to the ground, it will grow back stronger

    • @onlyplants
      @onlyplants  2 роки тому

      Yeah have to prune them often to encourage bigger and bushier plant

  • @catherineelainebaxter4609
    @catherineelainebaxter4609 Рік тому +1

    This is a fabulous video. Thank you so much. A friend gave me a few cuttings a while back, and I planted them on my front verandah in built-in boxes. They have grown and flowered prolifically and I am just delighted. It is such a beautiful show of pink and silver-grey when you walk to my front door. I am delighted.
    I have a question for you, please. Please will you identify the beautiful plants in the background? Is the one plant an Alocasia Amazonica?
    Thank you again,
    Elaine from South Africa

  • @mooregarden9895
    @mooregarden9895 2 роки тому +1

    I have the variegated version of these 😍💚☘️.... Love this video

    • @onlyplants
      @onlyplants  2 роки тому +2

      Did not know they came variegated! Haha time to search..

  • @justina-n1z
    @justina-n1z 2 роки тому +2

    Mine gets purple in full sun. Also I successfully propagated it in water, roots show up after 4-5 days

    • @onlyplants
      @onlyplants  2 роки тому +2

      Whoaaa tradescantias are the fastest to root. Thats amazing that they can be water propagated! Thanks for the share

  • @diananoriega9570
    @diananoriega9570 2 роки тому

    When I have mine outside it turns really purple and the fuss goes away and the leaves go thinner, when I have it inside it goes green with the esporádicos purple the leaves go thick and the fuss comes back, they suuuper fast to propagate in water hehehe 😍 loved your video as always!!

    • @diananoriega9570
      @diananoriega9570 2 роки тому +1

      Mine outside often had problems with spider mites, and they would burn in direct sunlight, I do live in the desert literally there’s dunes just behind my backyard 😁😂😭🙈

    • @onlyplants
      @onlyplants  2 роки тому +2

      Whoaaaa didnt know about water propagation thanks for sharing!

    • @onlyplants
      @onlyplants  2 роки тому +2

      And tumbleweed rolling by… 😅

    • @diananoriega9570
      @diananoriega9570 2 роки тому +2

      @@onlyplants lol actually yes hahaha sometimes they get in the way while driving if it’s too windy 😂😅🙈

  • @amysuewest3826
    @amysuewest3826 2 роки тому

    This was very informative and interesting.

  • @marsf4883
    @marsf4883 2 роки тому +2

    I had a short stumpy one, but I overwatered it and it died fast. So sad, because I loved petting it. Though I was always worried that it would attract some pests.

    • @onlyplants
      @onlyplants  2 роки тому

      🥲 they really do hate water

  • @aminafleur6946
    @aminafleur6946 2 роки тому

    Beautiful plants 💚

  • @MomStrong1318
    @MomStrong1318 Рік тому +1

    should I keep my cuttings indoors or outdoors? I just propagated 3 pots and have them in a bright window, but should I move them outdoors once they root? I live in a very humid area with full sun year around, little to no winter. Thanks!

    • @onlyplants
      @onlyplants  Рік тому +1

      Outside would be good it seems. They can be acclimatized to full sun apparently 😅

  • @amywaldron5142
    @amywaldron5142 9 місяців тому

    Thanks so much!!

    • @onlyplants
      @onlyplants  8 місяців тому

      ❤️❤️

    • @amywaldron5142
      @amywaldron5142 8 місяців тому

      @@onlyplants I’ve had this plant forever and it gets soooo straggly. I feel better about the leaves it loses after your video since now I know it’s just the way this one is. And I have had zero luck propagating so I did a bunch in a pot at once to see how it goes this time!

  • @rikusdamon4635
    @rikusdamon4635 2 роки тому

    It's really nice video

  • @yashleen8005
    @yashleen8005 11 місяців тому +2

    I wanted to ask if I put this on my desk ...where there is no sun , is it ok then ? ....and they are actually not growing up that much

    • @onlyplants
      @onlyplants  11 місяців тому +1

      They love a lot of sun… more than the average houseplant. I recommend to move it close to light and find another plant for your low light desk 😀

    • @yashleen8005
      @yashleen8005 11 місяців тому +2

      @@onlyplants thank you for replying 😊 i love watching videos on your channel ☺️

  • @jovanessavf164
    @jovanessavf164 2 роки тому

    Saw that for sale here along with cacti and succulents. I thought against it when I saw the hairy characteristic. Maybe I should get one now. Haha!

    • @onlyplants
      @onlyplants  2 роки тому +1

      They grow like weed, so nice to have around

    • @jovanessavf164
      @jovanessavf164 2 роки тому

      @@onlyplants Exactly! I can barely keep up with both my green form and purple tradescantias. Waah!

  • @Mami_of_2
    @Mami_of_2 2 роки тому +1

    Can we propagate it in water like other Tradescantias?

    • @onlyplants
      @onlyplants  2 роки тому +1

      Some commented that you can for this species but I dare not hehe. Something about the fuzzy stem that felt like it shouldnt be in water

  • @nachomama03
    @nachomama03 2 роки тому +1

    So what do you do when it gets super leggy? I have a REALLY leggy one and I don't want to lose it, but I think it needs pruned back a LOT. Will it be able to withstand that?

    • @onlyplants
      @onlyplants  2 роки тому +1

      Oh yes they can withstand it so long as you water it a lot less after the prune. You can propagate the stem into many plants like I shown in the video

  • @wongsiufang8738
    @wongsiufang8738 2 роки тому

    I though T. Silamontana has stripes, which is what I have though both are fuzzy

  • @kay.S.6996
    @kay.S.6996 2 роки тому +2

    Any updates on why the leaves turn pink? I recently purchased a "white velvet". Small, but a local greenhouse was closing permanently so I rescued a few Plants that were on their death beds. 😵 the white velvet is small but in the 3ish weeks of having her (my plants have gender & some have names too. Don't judge😅😅). About 3-4 leaves have turned pink . 1 leaf is a funky purple & is droopy, obvious dead, leaf.. But the pink are vibrant, perky, and healthy looking. So I'm wondering if the pink is normal? Google results say its due to a lack DefIciency of some sort if i remember correctly...

    • @onlyplants
      @onlyplants  2 роки тому +1

      Imm I believe it should be light related. They seem to thrive in full sun but I woul not kick them out to full sun too sudddnly.

  • @michaelwatson5722
    @michaelwatson5722 2 роки тому

    Can u do a video on the peacock medallion?

    • @onlyplants
      @onlyplants  2 роки тому

      Oooh I dont think I have this one 😅

  • @kendravoracek3636
    @kendravoracek3636 2 роки тому

    💚💚

  • @amandanathania
    @amandanathania 2 роки тому

    Hi Sean, mine is prone to get infested by scale bugs, any wisdom? I hate to cut them off everytime they got problem 😭

    • @onlyplants
      @onlyplants  2 роки тому +2

      You could water the plant with insecticide of your choice. Neem oil solution or chemicals. The plant roots will take up the compound and up to the leaves. When the pests consume the leaves they will ingest the compounds

    • @amandanathania
      @amandanathania 2 роки тому

      @@onlyplants Thanks, I will def give it a try soon!

  • @yonokzeller5402
    @yonokzeller5402 2 роки тому

    🤩🤩🤩🙏

  • @ariathompson3152
    @ariathompson3152 7 місяців тому +1

    My local plant store watered this plant directly on the leves and she told me I was under watering it 🤦‍♀️ lies

    • @onlyplants
      @onlyplants  7 місяців тому

      If they have good airflow and very good light they could potentially get away with it 😀 but its not advisable to do so in most of our home growing conditions