The more light this plant gets, the more striking its leaves will grow to become. However, avoid more than 3-4 hours of direct sunlight a day as this will fade away its leaves. 

Tradescantia like their like their soil to dry out between watering. To check if your Tradescantia is ready to be watered, use your finger to feel the TOP TWO INCHES of the soil (as deep as the second line on your finger). If you feel ANY moisture, then wait longer! If that top layer feels completely dry, then it's time to rewater your plant: Slowly water the soil so that it's completely saturated - you'll know it's fully saturated when water drips out the drainage holes at the bottom of the nursery pot.

The more light your plant gets, the more you'll need to water it. Similarly, the less light it gets, the less it will need.

Note: When checking your soil for moisture, make sure to test different parts of the soil, in case you come across a wet pocket.

Difficulty: Low maintenance

This plant can be fairly picky in terms of light, but if placed in a bright spot and watered when needed, it'll thrive!

Pets: Careful with pets

This plant may cause stomach irritation if ingested.