Katja's Substack

The Tradescantias Nobody Talks About

The frost hardy Andersoniana, Ohiensis and Virginiana

Mar 15 • Katja

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Which Tradescantia Matches Your Personality?

Sometimes we choose our plants, but sometimes I think they choose us.

Mar 1 • Katja

February 2026

7 Must Have Pink Tradescantias for Every Houseplant Lover

If you love pink plants, Tradescantias are hard to beat. There are so many beautiful pink varieties that it´s impossible to choose just one.

Feb 15 • Katja

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Too Many Plants? How I Cope When My Tradescantia Collection Feels Overwhelming

Houseplants are a wonderful hobby, but with more plants come more chores. What once felt relaxing can slowly become overwhelming.

Feb 1 • Katja

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January 2026

Reasons Your Tradescantia Propagations Aren’t Making It

Propagation should be one of the easiest things about Tradescantias, but sometimes the cuttings just don’t make it.

Jan 18 • Katja

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November 2025

The Truth About Self-Watering Pots and Tradescantias

Too busy to water your Tradescantias? Self-watering pots might be your new best friend — if you use them correctly.

Nov 9, 2025 • Katja

September 2025

Getting Your Tradescantias Ready for Winter

Summer is coming to an end, and while my Tradescantias have loved the long days and warm weather, it’s time to start thinking about winter.

Sep 21, 2025 • Katja

Tradescantia Cuttings in the Mail? Here’s What to Do

There’s nothing more exciting than getting new Tradescantia cuttings in the mail, finally getting those new cultivars you’ve been wanting for so long!

Sep 7, 2025 • Katja

August 2025

Five Tradescantia Care Tips You Should Stop Following

When it comes to Tradescantias, there’s plenty of advice out there, but not all of it is good.

Aug 24, 2025 • Katja

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Finding the Perfect Light for Your Tradescantia

One of the most common. Tradescantia care advice: “Keep your Tradescantia in bright indirect light.” Sounds simple, right?

Aug 10, 2025 • Katja

July 2025

New Cultivars You Probably Haven’t Heard Of

Do you think you’ve seen every Tradescantia there is?

Jul 27, 2025 • Katja

Is it Time to Repot Your Tradescantia?

How do you actually know when it’s time to repot? Just because your plant is growing fast doesn’t always mean it needs a bigger pot.

Jul 13, 2025 • Katja