General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 12 +10 °C (50 °F) to +15.6 °C (60 °F)
Plant Height: 12 - 15 inches
Plant Spread: 12 - 15 inches
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Flower Color: White
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Year Round
Underground structures: Taproot
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years

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Common names
  • Silver Oyster Plant
Also sold as:
  • Tradescantia spathacea 'Silver'
  • Callisia fragrans 'Silver'

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Location: Fairfax, VA | November 2022
Date: 2022-11-12

Date: 2018
Murdannia loriformus Bright Star
Location: Cowell's garden centre, Newcastle UK
Date: 2018-08-23
Location: Cowell's garden centre, Newcastle UK
Date: 2018-08-23

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