Upcoming Events: Tissue Culture Workshop August 29 @ 11 am / Macramé Air Plant Holder Class Sunday Sept. 13th @ 3 pm / Moss Art Thursday Sept. 24th @ 6pm / Moss Art Thursday Oct. 1st @ 6 pm
Variegated Tradescantia Baby Bunny Bellies is a soft, trailing houseplant known for its fuzzy leaves with green, cream, pink, and purple tones. Its velvety texture and colorful trailing growth make it a great choice for hanging baskets, shelves, plant stands, and bright indoor spaces.
The proper botanical name is commonly listed as Tradescantia chrysophylla ‘Baby Bunny Bellies Variegata’ or Tradescantia chrysophylla ‘Variegata’. It may also be sold as Variegated Baby Bunny Bellies.
Variegated Tradescantia Baby Bunny Bellies does best in bright, indirect light. Brighter filtered light helps support fuller growth and stronger variegation. Avoid harsh direct sun, which can scorch the leaves.
Water thoroughly when the top inch or two of soil feels dry and allow water to drain. Tradescantia prefer lightly moist soil, but they do not like sitting in wet soil, so avoid watering too frequently.
Use a well-draining potting mix and a pot with drainage. A standard houseplant mix with added perlite, orchid bark, or coco coir works well.
Variegated Tradescantia Baby Bunny Bellies prefers warm temperatures and average to moderate humidity. Because the leaves are fuzzy, avoid letting water sit on the foliage for long periods. Good airflow helps keep the plant healthy.
Trim the vines as needed to keep the plant full and encourage branching. Cuttings root easily in water or soil, making this plant simple to propagate.
Tradescantia plants are generally considered toxic to pets if ingested and may cause skin irritation for some pets or people. Keep them away from cats, dogs, and small children.
Upcoming Events: Tissue Culture Workshop August 29 @ 11 am / Macramé Air Plant Holder Class Sunday Sept. 13th @ 3 pm / Moss Art Thursday Sept. 24th @ 6pm / Moss Art Thursday Oct. 1st @ 6 pm
