Plant netcreasia purpurea or phyloete, variegated

Surely every amateur and novice florist is looking for a plant that will amaze with its appearance, but at the same time will be unpretentious in care. The appearance of the netcreasia in the house will become a real purple miracle and delight. It will complement the interior of the house, and the unusual appearance will interest any guest.

Setcreasia purple or violet

Setcreasia purple among gardeners is also called Tradescantia pale. In its natural environment, it is found in Mexico, but it is quite easy to grow it at home.

Setcreasia purpurea

Some people decide to get this plant for themselves after hearing about the magical properties. However, magic is not worth talking about. The flower is beneficial in relieving pain in rheumatism. For this, the sheet is warmed up and applied to the diseased area for 5-6 hours. For the treatment of wounds, the leaves are crushed to a mushy state and applied to the inflamed area.

Botanical description

The netcreasia plant is a perennial. It has powerful fleshy stems that grow up to 1 m in length. Leaves grow on them in a checkerboard pattern, which grow 8-10 cm long. Outside, they are smooth and have a violet-green hue. The inner part is bright purple with many small whitish villi.

The flowering period of the netcreasia is quite long, namely from mid-spring to the end of summer. At this time, many small pink flowers are formed on the plant, which are located at the end of the stem. They have only 3 wide petals.

Variegated meshcreasia

Description of variegated meshcreasia should begin with an understanding of the term. Variegated is variegated. If we consider specifically netcreasia, then on its leaves areas with a light lilac color are pronounced. This hybrid is not very common due to the fact that it is more demanding in terms of content.

Variegated meshcreasia

The lightened areas are not able to synthesize chlorophyll, therefore, they exist only at the expense of the remaining dark part. Over time, bright, lightened streaks may fade to darken. The phenomenon is associated with non-compliance with the requirements. So that variegated reticulum does not lose its unusual color, it must be provided:

• quality care;
• the appropriate composition of the soil;
• timely watering.

Reproduction of a hybrid is possible by cuttings.

Setcreasia purple or violet: home care

Despite the fact that this flower is spoken of as an unpretentious plant, it still needs to be looked after.

Requirements for the lighting of the place

Setcreasia violet is photophilous. Therefore, the chosen location should be well lit. The light should be diffused, and in the morning you can put the flower on the windowsill so that it soak up in the direct rays of the sun.

If the windows of your home are in the shady side, then this should not be a reason to refuse this beautiful and bright flower. In this case, amateur flower growers purchase phytolamps. Staying under them a day is about 12-15 hours.

If the leaves darken and acquire a green tint, then this is a reason to reconsider the place for the flower. Unusual discoloration and tarnishing indicates a lack of light.

Insufficient lighting results in greening

Temperature regime and air humidity

Tradescantia will grow and develop well if the room maintains a comfortable temperature regime. The permissible temperature ranges from 13 to 24 degrees. If the temperature is higher, then the flower will begin to dry and age.

If the flower turns green due to lack of light, then it is saved by placing it in a cool place. The temperature in this case is about 7-10 degrees. After such a shake, be sure to fertilize the plant.

The flower loves a damp room, but at the same time it cannot be sprayed from a spray bottle. To keep the flower clean, it is enough to wipe its leaves with a dry cloth. Expanded clay can be placed in the pallet and periodically moistened.

Recommended indoor humidity is about 50-60%.

How to water

In order for the shoots to constantly grow and develop, the stem must receive the required amount of moisture. Particular attention should be paid to this issue in the summer. It is recommended to moisten the soil 2 times a week, and in winter, watering is reduced to 1 time. In some houses, there is insufficient air humidity, so the earth dries out faster. Make sure that it does not dry out. In this case, you will need to create an individual watering schedule.

The water should be at room temperature. It is recommended to pre-defend it for 2-3 days.

Pruning

Tradescantia stems grow very quickly. To give the purple bush a beautiful and neat shape, it is recommended to regularly prune the shoots. If the procedure is avoided, the leaves will grow less often and the flower will lose its attractiveness. After completing the procedure, a process about 3-5 cm long should remain from the stem.

Long shoots that need pruning

Fertilizer

Plant feeding should be carried out during the period of its active growth. The recommended frequency is 1-2 times a month. The frequency depends on the intensity of growth. For this, universal mineral complexes for flowering indoor plants are used. As soon as the active phase ends and the flower enters a dormant state, feeding should be suspended.

The soil

Tradescantia is not demanding on the soil in which it grows. You can use a universal potting soil mixture for indoor plants. In this case, it is recommended to add a loosening component. It can be perlite, vermiculite or ordinary river sand. You can prepare the soil mixture yourself. You don't need to look for step-by-step instructions for this. Compost, turf soil and coarse river sand are mixed in equal proportions. Additionally, a little charcoal intervenes.

Drainage layer

Before putting the ready-made mixture into the pot, it is recommended to lay out a 2-3 cm expanded clay drainage layer at the bottom. The shape of the pot can be classic, where the height and width are equal, or the diameter can be slightly wider than the height.

At first, it may seem that taking care of purpurea meshcreasia at home is difficult. This opinion is wrong. Observing the listed rules for the care and maintenance of the flower, the owner will be rewarded with the opportunity to admire the unusual appearance, as well as a long flowering period. Having invested a little time and effort, the flower will not keep you waiting and will delight you with its beautiful appearance.