Tradescantia pallida is a member of the spiderwort family with deep purple leaves that are covered in soft, hair-like trichomes.

Care of Tradescantia pallida:
Sun to partial sun. temp. 25 to 100 degrees, 12 to 15 inches tall. Allow to get fairly dry between waterings.

Family: Commelinaceae

This plant is shipped in a 3.5 - 4 inch pot.