Oyster plant ‘Vittata’ (Tradescantia spathacea ‘Vittata’)

Oyster plant ‘Vittata’ (Tradescantia spathacea ‘Vittata’) is a conservatory or greenhouse grown type of plant that can grow 10cm – 50cm tall and 10cm – 50cm wide.

This plant is commonly known as oyster plant ‘Vittata’.

This is a evergreen plant that takes 2-5 years to reach full maturity.

Plant profile

Common name: oyster plant ‘Vittata’
Scientific name: Tradescantia spathacea ‘Vittata’
Plant type: Conservatory & Greenhouse
Habit: Clump-forming
Height: 10cm – 50cm
Spread: 10cm – 50cm
Foliage: Evergreen
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial shade
Soil: Loam, Sand
Moisture: Moist but well drained
Garden type: Patio & Container Garden
Planting type: Low Maintenance
Other characteristics: RHS Award of Garden Merit

Seasonal colors

How to plant Oyster plant ‘Vittata’ (Tradescantia spathacea ‘Vittata’) – Cliff from Arlington, Virginia, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons