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Spiderworts 'Quicksilver'
Tradescantia flurminensis 'Quicksilver'
Spiderworts 'Quicksilver' is a resilient, ornamental groundcover with variegated foliage. The leaves exhibit a pattern of green with striking silvery stripes, adapting well to both sun and shade. This versatility allows spiderworts 'Quicksilver' to thrive indoors as a houseplant or outdoors in gardens, where it adds a pop of color and texture. Its wandering stems readily take root, enabling it to spread gracefully over time.
Hardiness Zones
9 to 13
Key Facts About Spiderworts 'Quicksilver'
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Attributes of Spiderworts 'Quicksilver'
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Herb
Leaf type
Evergreen
Ideal Temperature
20 - 41 ℃
Scientific Classification of Spiderworts 'Quicksilver'
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Monocotyledons
Order
Spiderworts and allies
Family
Spiderwort
Genus
Spiderworts
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Common Pests & Diseases
Transplant
8-12 inches
For optimal vigor, transplant spiderworts 'Quicksilver' from the cusp of spring awakenings to the peak of its blooms' unfurling. Select a spot where dappled light meets well-draining soil. Remember to provide even moisture and avoid deep burials to encourage robust growth.
Transplant Techniques 
Pruning
Spring, Summer, Fall
A distinctive perennial with striking foliage, spiderworts 'Quicksilver' benefits from regular pruning to maintain its shape and encourage fuller growth. Key pruning techniques include pinching back tips and removing old or dying leaves. Optimal pruning occurs during active growth phases in spring through fall. Specific considerations include performing light, frequent trims rather than heavy cuts to prevent stress on the plant. Pruning spiderworts 'Quicksilver' not only keeps it compact but also promotes vigorous, healthy shoots.
Pruning techniques 
Propagation
Spring,Summer
Spiderworts 'Quicksilver' thrives through cutting propagation. Start by selecting a healthy stem with several nodes, snip below one node, and remove the leaves closest to the cut. Root spiderworts 'Quicksilver' cuttings in water or directly in moist soil, ensuring high humidity and warmth. Roots should emerge within weeks. After rooting, transfer to a pot with well-draining soil, maintaining consistent moisture to support new growth.
Propagation Techniques Soil fungus
Soil fungus is a common disease affecting 'Tradescantia fluminensis 'Quicksilver'' impacting plant vitality by attacking roots and leaves. This plant disease can lead to weakened growth, discolored foliage, and potentially plant death if unmanaged.
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Notch
Notch disease in 'Spiderworts 'Quicksilver'' is a fungal infection affecting foliage and roots, causing stunted growth and leaf discoloration. It significantly impacts plant health and aesthetics.
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Mushrooms
Mushroom disease in Spiderworts 'Quicksilver' is a fungal infection that primarily affects the foliage, causing spots and potential decay. It compromises plant health, leading to weakened growth and aesthetic degradation.
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Leaf wilting
Leaf wilting is a plant disease impacting the vitality of Spiderworts 'Quicksilver', causing their leaves to droop and lose firmness. The disease reduces the plant's capacity to photosynthesize, thus hindering growth and threatening the plant's overall wellbeing.
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Mealybug
Mealybug disease notably affects 'Spiderworts 'Quicksilver'', leading to stunted growth, leaf discoloration, and a general decline in plant health. It is caused by small, sap-sucking insects which can be prevalent in warm, sheltered environments.
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Branch withering
Branch withering in 'Spiderworts 'Quicksilver'' is a disease resulting in the gradual decline and death of branches. It leads to reduced vitality and eventually the death of affected plants if untreated.
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Scars
Scars in 'Spiderworts 'Quicksilver'' primarily occur due to physical injury or environmental stress, leading to aesthetic damage and sometimes affecting photosynthesis, which can stunt growth and vitality.
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Leaf blotch
Leaf blotch is a fungal or bacterial disease causing irregular brown or black patches on Spiderworts 'Quicksilver' leaves. It weakens the plant, potentially leading to decline if untreated.
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Leaf rot
Leaf rot is a common fungal disease that causes decay and deterioration of the leaves of Spiderworts 'Quicksilver', affecting the plant's health and aesthetic value.
Read More
Black mold
Black mold is a fungal infection primarily caused by the pathogen 'Stachybotrys chartarum', which severely affects Spiderworts 'Quicksilver'. The disease leads to leaf discoloration, reduced growth, and potential plant death, disrupting ornamental value and health.
Read More
Stem rot
Stem rot is a fungal disease that severely affects Spiderworts 'Quicksilver', causing wilting, discoloration, and stem decay, potentially leading to plant death if left untreated.
Read More
Leaf yellowing
Leaf yellowing, a non-specific symptom in Spiderworts 'Quicksilver', often indicates a range of potential issues from nutrient deficiencies to disease. It impacts the vibrant foliage, leading to aesthetic and health decline.
Read More
Dark blotch
Dark blotch is a fungal disease affecting the health and appearance of Spiderworts 'Quicksilver'. It is characterized by dark, irregular spots on leaves and stems, and can significantly hamper plant's health.
Read More
Non-base branch withering
Non-base branch withering in Spiderworts 'Quicksilver' is characterized by rapid deterioration of branches, affecting nutrient flow and overall vitality. It disproportionately targets this specific plant variety, impacting aesthetics and growth.
Read More
Whole leaf withering
Whole leaf withering is a disease that leads to the overall decline of Spiderworts 'Quicksilver', characterized by leaf discoloration and wilt. This condition can significantly affect plant vigor and aesthetics.
Read More
Scale insect
Scale insects are pests that severely affect Spiderworts 'Quicksilver', causing yellowing and wilting of leaves, stunted growth, and potentially plant death if untreated. They attach to the plant and suck sap from it.
Read More
Yellow edges
Yellow edges is a condition causing yellowing and possible degradation of the leaf margins of Spiderworts 'Quicksilver'. This ailment can indicate various stresses, from nutritional deficiencies to watering issues, potentially leading to weakened growth.
Read More
Dark spots
Dark spots on Spiderworts 'Quicksilver' refer to unsightly blemishes that compromise the ornamental value of the plant. Triggered by various biotic and abiotic factors, they lead to discolored foliage and potential leaf drop, impacting the plant's health and vigor.
Read More
Leaf tip withering
Leaf tip withering is a condition that affects Spiderworts 'Quicksilver' due to excess sunlight, inadequate watering, or nutrient deficiencies, causing the plant's leaf tips to curl, brown, and eventually wither. If untreated, it may result in significant plant damage and growth retardation.
Read More
Spots
Spots on Spiderworts 'Quicksilver' are a common disease affecting the plant's aesthetic and photosynthetic efficiency. This disease can cause discoloration and tissue damage, potentially impairing the plant's growth and vitality.
Read More
White blotch
White blotch is a fungal infection impacting Spiderworts 'Quicksilver', mainly visible as light-colored patches on the leaves. This disease can hinder photosynthesis, weakening plant vigor and aesthetic value. It affects leaf aesthetics and may reduce growth.
Read More
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Spiderworts 'Quicksilver'
Tradescantia flurminensis 'Quicksilver'
Spiderworts 'Quicksilver' is a resilient, ornamental groundcover with variegated foliage. The leaves exhibit a pattern of green with striking silvery stripes, adapting well to both sun and shade. This versatility allows spiderworts 'Quicksilver' to thrive indoors as a houseplant or outdoors in gardens, where it adds a pop of color and texture. Its wandering stems readily take root, enabling it to spread gracefully over time.
Hardiness Zones
9 to 13
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Key Facts About Spiderworts 'Quicksilver'
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Attributes of Spiderworts 'Quicksilver'
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Herb
Leaf type
Evergreen
Ideal Temperature
20 - 41 ℃
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Scientific Classification of Spiderworts 'Quicksilver'
Phylum
Vascular plants Class
Monocotyledons Order
Spiderworts and allies Family
Spiderwort Genus
Spiderworts 
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More Info on Spiderworts 'quicksilver' Growth and Care
Basic Care Guide
Common Pests & Diseases
Soil fungus
Soil fungus is a common disease affecting 'Tradescantia fluminensis 'Quicksilver'' impacting plant vitality by attacking roots and leaves. This plant disease can lead to weakened growth, discolored foliage, and potentially plant death if unmanaged.
Notch
Notch disease in 'Spiderworts 'Quicksilver'' is a fungal infection affecting foliage and roots, causing stunted growth and leaf discoloration. It significantly impacts plant health and aesthetics.
Mushrooms
Mushroom disease in Spiderworts 'Quicksilver' is a fungal infection that primarily affects the foliage, causing spots and potential decay. It compromises plant health, leading to weakened growth and aesthetic degradation.
Leaf wilting
Leaf wilting is a plant disease impacting the vitality of Spiderworts 'Quicksilver', causing their leaves to droop and lose firmness. The disease reduces the plant's capacity to photosynthesize, thus hindering growth and threatening the plant's overall wellbeing.
Mealybug
Mealybug disease notably affects 'Spiderworts 'Quicksilver'', leading to stunted growth, leaf discoloration, and a general decline in plant health. It is caused by small, sap-sucking insects which can be prevalent in warm, sheltered environments.
Branch withering
Branch withering in 'Spiderworts 'Quicksilver'' is a disease resulting in the gradual decline and death of branches. It leads to reduced vitality and eventually the death of affected plants if untreated.
Scars
Scars in 'Spiderworts 'Quicksilver'' primarily occur due to physical injury or environmental stress, leading to aesthetic damage and sometimes affecting photosynthesis, which can stunt growth and vitality.
Leaf blotch
Leaf blotch is a fungal or bacterial disease causing irregular brown or black patches on Spiderworts 'Quicksilver' leaves. It weakens the plant, potentially leading to decline if untreated.
Leaf rot
Leaf rot is a common fungal disease that causes decay and deterioration of the leaves of Spiderworts 'Quicksilver', affecting the plant's health and aesthetic value.
Black mold
Black mold is a fungal infection primarily caused by the pathogen 'Stachybotrys chartarum', which severely affects Spiderworts 'Quicksilver'. The disease leads to leaf discoloration, reduced growth, and potential plant death, disrupting ornamental value and health.
Stem rot
Stem rot is a fungal disease that severely affects Spiderworts 'Quicksilver', causing wilting, discoloration, and stem decay, potentially leading to plant death if left untreated.
Leaf yellowing
Leaf yellowing, a non-specific symptom in Spiderworts 'Quicksilver', often indicates a range of potential issues from nutrient deficiencies to disease. It impacts the vibrant foliage, leading to aesthetic and health decline.
Dark blotch
Dark blotch is a fungal disease affecting the health and appearance of Spiderworts 'Quicksilver'. It is characterized by dark, irregular spots on leaves and stems, and can significantly hamper plant's health.
Non-base branch withering
Non-base branch withering in Spiderworts 'Quicksilver' is characterized by rapid deterioration of branches, affecting nutrient flow and overall vitality. It disproportionately targets this specific plant variety, impacting aesthetics and growth.
Whole leaf withering
Whole leaf withering is a disease that leads to the overall decline of Spiderworts 'Quicksilver', characterized by leaf discoloration and wilt. This condition can significantly affect plant vigor and aesthetics.
Scale insect
Scale insects are pests that severely affect Spiderworts 'Quicksilver', causing yellowing and wilting of leaves, stunted growth, and potentially plant death if untreated. They attach to the plant and suck sap from it.
Yellow edges
Yellow edges is a condition causing yellowing and possible degradation of the leaf margins of Spiderworts 'Quicksilver'. This ailment can indicate various stresses, from nutritional deficiencies to watering issues, potentially leading to weakened growth.
Dark spots
Dark spots on Spiderworts 'Quicksilver' refer to unsightly blemishes that compromise the ornamental value of the plant. Triggered by various biotic and abiotic factors, they lead to discolored foliage and potential leaf drop, impacting the plant's health and vigor.
Leaf tip withering
Leaf tip withering is a condition that affects Spiderworts 'Quicksilver' due to excess sunlight, inadequate watering, or nutrient deficiencies, causing the plant's leaf tips to curl, brown, and eventually wither. If untreated, it may result in significant plant damage and growth retardation.
Spots
Spots on Spiderworts 'Quicksilver' are a common disease affecting the plant's aesthetic and photosynthetic efficiency. This disease can cause discoloration and tissue damage, potentially impairing the plant's growth and vitality.
White blotch
White blotch is a fungal infection impacting Spiderworts 'Quicksilver', mainly visible as light-colored patches on the leaves. This disease can hinder photosynthesis, weakening plant vigor and aesthetic value. It affects leaf aesthetics and may reduce growth.
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