Tradescantia riverine

Tradescantia riverine, scientific name Tradescantia fluminensis. It comes from South America, growing on moist soils along the banks of rivers, swamps and other bodies of water. It was brought to other continents, where it successfully took root in the wild, becoming a threat to the local flora. Banned for import in a number of countries. Considered a garden or indoor plant, used in paludariums, not intended for planting in aquariums.

The plant has a low creeping stem, on which oval, dark green leaves with sharp tips up to 4-x see. The surface of the leaf blades is smooth, glossy. In a favorable environment, white flowers with three petals are formed.

Although River Tradescantia needs moist soil, it is able to survive short dry periods. It is very hardy and classified as a weed, so there are no big problems in cultivation.