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Tradescantia sitara 9cm

Name: Tradescantia sitara 9cm
Brand: Greenleaf Garden Center
SKU: Tradescsitar9cm
Price: 3.5 EUR
Availability: InStock

€3,50

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Indoor plant · Commelinaceae · Colourful foliage

Tradescantiaspathacea‘Sitara’

Plant it once and it stays forever. Hardly something to take for granted 😏

Family: Commelinaceae · Pot diameter: 9 cm · Height: 15 cm

Commelinaceae
Compact rosette
Green upper surface
Purple undersides
‘Sitara’ horticultural selection

Tradescantia spathacea ‘Sitara’ arranges its leaves in a tight radiating rosette with two completely different faces: clean green above and deep purple beneath. Every slight change of angle reveals the second colour and makes the compact crown feel more three-dimensional.

Successive leaves of Tradescantia spathacea ‘Sitara’ open around a compact central axis, allowing the crown to show older and newer stages of colour and form at once.

What makes it special

‘Sitara’ belongs to the compact Bantam horticultural line and stands out for its tight two-coloured rosette.

Two-sided colour

The upper surface reads as calm green, while curves and gaps let the purple reverse appear around the edges.

Radiating geometry

New leaves begin at the centre and move older leaves outwards, creating a clear concentric rhythm.

A small stable scale

The short rosette fits easily on a bright shelf and looks complete even before producing lateral offsets.

Why you’ll love it: it hides its strongest colour underneath and rewards a lower viewing angle with a clean purple outline.

In your space Placement & plant pairings Where it looks its best and which plants complement it

In your space

Where it looks its best

On a plant stand or broad side table where the rosette has room to open. A plain pot in cream, charcoal or deep green keeps attention on the foliage’s changing colours.

Plant pairings

Plants that complement it

Choices with compatible light needs and contrasting textures keep the arrangement balanced.

Cryptanthus bivittatus — a star-shaped rosette with related pink tones.
Callisia repens — a warm small-leaved mass that fills the base.
Pilea glauca — tiny grey-green leaves in a soft cascade.

Care at a glance

Light

Plentiful bright, filtered light for clear colour and compact nodes. Protect it from harsh midday sun.

Water

When the upper third of the mix is dry. Water evenly, drain completely and do not keep the crown permanently wet.

Atmosphere

Average humidity, gentle airflow and roughly 18–27°C. Avoid cold draughts and prolonged drought.

Pets

The sap may irritate sensitive skin and chewing is not recommended. Keep it away from persistent pets.

Chosen for this plant

Substrate & nutrition

Suitable substrate Sybasoil Syngonium Premium Mix 5lt View product

Suitable nutrition Osmocote Exact Mini 3–4M 500gr View product

Detailed care Complete care guide Light, watering, humidity, substrate and nutrition in detail

Light and colour

Provide bright diffused light to keep pink, purple or dark areas clear. Very low intensity fades contrast, while harsh sun leaves dry scorch marks.

Watering around nodes

Water the root zone rather than repeatedly wetting the dense leaf bases. Let the upper portion dry between waterings without pushing the roots into prolonged wilt.

Tip pruning

Cut above a healthy node during active growth to activate lateral buds. Remove a small part of the crown at a time and use healthy sections as cuttings.

Humidity and foliage

Normal household humidity is enough when the root zone is watered consistently. Avoid constant misting on dense foliage and provide gentle air movement.

An airy mix

Use a mix that holds some even moisture but quickly restores air to the roots. Repot one size up when roots have genuinely filled the container.

Light, regular feeding

During active growth follow the label rate of the recommended fertiliser. Do not try to correct low light or a troubled root zone by adding more feed.

Botanical identity Origin of the cultivar The species’ range and the history of the cultivated selection

An accepted tropical species

Tradescantia spathacea is an accepted species in Commelinaceae, native from southern Mexico to Guatemala in a wet tropical biome.

The former name Rhoeo

The name Rhoeo discolor still occurs in horticulture but is treated as a synonym. The accepted placement is in the genus Tradescantia.

The horticultural ‘Sitara’

‘Sitara’ is recorded in cultivation as a compact Bantam Group selection and also occurs under the trade synonym ‘Tricolor’. No verified hybrid parentage has been published for this name.

From natural habitat to care: The species comes from a wet tropical biome, but a potted rosette needs air around its roots and light drying at the surface. Provide bright filtered light so compact growth does not loosen.

Greenleaf for Plant Nerds Scientific facts nobody asked for Botanical details for anyone curious about the plant behind the foliage

The rosette grows from the centre

The apical meristem produces new leaves inside, while older leaves move towards the edge and eventually age at the base.

Purple is rich in anthocyanins

Pigments on the lower surface absorb and reflect different wavelengths, creating the deep purple revealed as the leaf bends.

Flowers sit inside boats

Small white flowers appear within paired boat-like bracts, a feature behind one of the species' English common names.

Offsets broaden the cluster

Lateral buds at the base can create new rosettes. Over time, one unit becomes a small cluster without tip-pruning the centre.

Frequently asked questions

Practical answers about growth and the plant’s most common signals.

01 Is ‘Sitara’ the same as ‘Tricolor’?

‘Tricolor’ is used as a trade synonym of the horticultural ‘Sitara’. This product is sold under the name ‘Sitara’.

02 When does it need water?

When the upper third of the mix is dry and the pot feels lighter. Water evenly, drain completely and leave no water standing at the base.

03 Why is the colour fading?

Very low light reduces contrast, while harsh sun bleaches or burns tissue. Move it gradually to brighter filtered light and assess the new growth.

04 How do I keep it dense?

Tip-prune above a healthy node during active growth and root the cut ends. Even light around the pot limits one-sided stretching.

05 How do I take a cutting?

Cut a healthy section with two or more nodes, remove the lower leaves and place at least one node in water or an airy, lightly moist medium.

06 Is it safe for pets?

It is not intended for chewing. Sap may irritate sensitive skin and contact or ingestion can cause discomfort; keep it away from persistent pets.

Tradescantia sitara 9cm

Tradescantia sitara 9cm

What makes it special

Two-sided colour

Radiating geometry

A small stable scale

Where it looks its best

Plants that complement it

Care at a glance

Light

Water

Atmosphere

Pets

Substrate & nutrition

Light and colour

Watering around nodes

Tip pruning

Humidity and foliage

An airy mix

Light, regular feeding

An accepted tropical species

The former name Rhoeo

The horticultural ‘Sitara’

The rosette grows from the centre

Purple is rich in anthocyanins

Flowers sit inside boats

Offsets broaden the cluster

Frequently asked questions

Tradescantia sitara 9cm — Care & Tips

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We take care of the packaging!

With specially designed boxes, we ensure that the plants will reach you intact, no matter what they encounter on the way!

All plants in 3L pots or larger are placed in individual boxes that secure the plant at the base of the pot, preventing it from tipping over.

The cardboard used for the boxes is specially made to provide resistance to potential impacts during transport.

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