Tradescantia ‘Pale Puma’, 4-Inch Pot
Tradescantia ‘Pale Puma’ brings a soft, velvety texture and moody purple-green color to a bright spot indoors. Its pointed, softly fuzzy leaves grow along stems that may spread or trail with time. Foliage color and fullness vary naturally with light and growing conditions.
Size and what ships
One live Tradescantia ‘Pale Puma’ in a 4-inch nursery grow pot. Exact plant height, fullness, and stem length at shipping vary. With care, stems may lengthen and trail beyond the compact plant delivered. Decorative planters and furnishings shown in styled photos are not included.
Optional decorative planters
Style your plant with the black BASEL 4.7-inch planter or the white BASEL 4.7-inch planter. Decorative planters are sold separately and are not included with the plant.
Care guide
- Light: Give bright indirect light to maintain strong color and compact growth. Gentle morning sun may be suitable, but avoid harsh afternoon sun.
- Water: Water thoroughly when the upper inch of potting mix feels dry, then let excess drain. Avoid keeping the pot soggy and reduce frequency during cooler, darker months.
- Soil: Use a loose, well-draining potting mix in a pot with drainage. Ready to repot? Shop our Rich Houseplant Soil Blend, hand-blended in small batches and sold separately.
- Temperature and humidity: Keep in warm indoor conditions away from frost and hot vents. Average household humidity is suitable; avoid leaving fuzzy foliage wet for long periods.
- Feeding: Feed lightly during active spring and summer growth, if needed, with a balanced slow-release houseplant fertilizer according to its label directions. Ready to feed? Shop our 2 oz Slow-Release Fertilizer for Houseplants & Succulents, sold separately. Reduce or pause feeding in winter, and skip feeding while growth is paused or during extreme heat or cold.
- Pruning: Pinch or trim growing tips to encourage a fuller plant and remove aging stems as needed.
- Repotting: Repot when roots crowd the container, moving up one pot size in fresh, well-draining mix. Maintain the original planting depth and use a pot with drainage holes.
- Propagation: Root stem cuttings containing a node in water or lightly moist potting mix.
Pet safety
Tradescantia can irritate pets if chewed or contacted. Keep the plant out of reach of cats and dogs.