Can Tradescantia zebrina be kept indoors? A detailed explanation of the differences from purple-leaf spiderwort
Tradescantia zebrina, also known as hanging spiderwort and water spiderwort, is a relatively common herbaceous plant outdoors. Because its leaves resemble bamboo and have patterns, it is deeply loved by plant enthusiasts, and many people like to keep a pot of it. So can Tradescantia zebrina be kept indoors? What is the difference from purple-leaf spiderwort?
1. Introduction to Tradescantia zebrina:
1. Where is Tradescantia zebrina distributed?
Tradescantia zebrina has a relatively wide distribution range. It is native to tropical America and is cultivated in Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, China, Fujian, Guangxi and other places in China.
2. Can Tradescantia zebrina purify the air?
Tradescantia zebrina can purify the air. This is because Tradescantia zebrina can take in carbon dioxide through photosynthesis and release oxygen, thereby achieving the effect of purifying the air.
3. What types of Tradescantia zebrina are there?
Purple Tradescantia zebrina, Purpus' Tradescantia zebrina, four-color Tradescantia zebrina, variegated Tradescantia zebrina, and small Tradescantia zebrina.
2. Can Tradescantia zebrina be kept indoors?
Tradescantia zebrina can be kept indoors. It not only purifies the air, but also has a certain feng shui effect, increasing the household's fortune and bringing good luck. However, it is recommended to place it in a spot with ventilation, because Tradescantia zebrina is slightly toxic. Although it does not have much effect on the human body, keeping it indoors for a long time may inevitably cause discomfort to people.
1. Placing Tradescantia zebrina in the living room: it can be placed in the position facing west from the main door. It not only increases the homeowner's fortune, but also brings wealth luck.
2. Placing Tradescantia zebrina in the bedroom: it can be placed on the bedroom balcony. It not only helps people relax physically and mentally, but also increases harmonious relations between husband and wife.
3. Placing Tradescantia zebrina in the kitchen: it can be placed on the kitchen balcony. It not only effectively absorbs harmful gases such as carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide indoors, but also adds greenery to the kitchen.
3. What is the difference between Tradescantia zebrina and purple-leaf spiderwort?
Difference 1, the leaves are different: Tradescantia zebrina leaves are relatively green, and within the green there is white, making the whole appear brighter, and the boundaries in the patterns are relatively obvious; purple-leaf spiderwort leaves lean purple, and the leaf shape is linear or linear-lanceolate, with patterns that are not very clear.
Difference 2, growth habits are different: Tradescantia zebrina is neither cold-tolerant nor heat-tolerant, and is suitable for growing in shady places. Generally, it can grow vigorously when the temperature is above 14 degrees, but it has relatively high humidity requirements. If the humidity is relatively low, the leaves will become scorched. Purple-leaf spiderwort likes light and is drought-tolerant, and is suitable for growing in an environment with loose, fertile soil and good air permeability. However, if the temperature is higher than 30 degrees, the stems and leaves will become leggy and very unsightly, and if the temperature is lower than 5 degrees, it will enter a dormant period.
Overall, Tradescantia zebrina can be kept indoors. It not only improves the indoor environment, but can also have a certain feng shui effect. However, because it is slightly toxic, it should be moved outdoors for a period from time to time. In addition, although Tradescantia zebrina is similar to purple-leaf spiderwort, there are certain differences in leaves and growth habits, so when purchasing, be sure to pay attention. If you do not know how to distinguish the two, you can identify them according to the methods above.