Tradescantia Purpusii / White Velvet Christmas While oversized in comparison to

While oversized in comparison to other members of its family

Watering: Avoid overwatering using the "soak and dry" method

Pronunciation: la-ger-STRE-mee-a IN-dih-kuh fa-ru-EE-i

they provide hassle-free drainage

Tradescantia Purpusii / White Velvet Christmas While oversized in comparison toTradescantia Purpusii is also known as Tradescantia sillamontana, or White Velvet, a low maintenance plant with fuzzy, silver green leaves and bright magenta flowers. It needs bright, indirect light and should be watered when the top few inches of soil are dry, as it is drought tolerant but susceptible to root rot from overwatering. Its care is simple, though it can cause skin irritation, so it should be handled with gloves, and kept away from pets