Colorful, bright purple leaves have attractive silver stripes, and the foliage is smaller and more delicate than other tradescantia varieties. The backs of the leaves are solid purple. Small, light-colored flowers emerge during the active growing season, but its primarily grown for its beautiful foliage. Pink Paradise makes a nice potted plant or hanging basket. It won the Cool Product award at the Tropical Plant Exhibition this spring.

• Light: filtered sun
• Soil: organic mix
• Water: keep slightly moist, avoid wet soil
• Fertilizer: slow release

Available in 4″ nursery container