This is a perennial xerophytic herbaceous plant belonging to the family Commelinaceae<\/em> , a genus composed of about 30 species of herbaceous plants<\/strong> spread throughout the American continent and whose origin is transferred to Mexico and with endemic characteristics in dry areas of the region. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Tradescantia sillamontana<\/em> is a small plant that does not exceed 40 centimeters in height,<\/strong> with an upright carriage and with very branched hairy stems at the top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The shape of its leaves is oblong lanceolate and its flowering is contemplated between mid spring and late summer, however in hot climates it could thrive satisfactorily.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
They are used as indoor decoration plants for their interesting striking appearance due to the white wool<\/strong> that covers their stems and leaves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This woolly-looking villi protects the plant from the sun’s rays and the loss of water from its leaves, since it is necessary to avoid that they are burned due to the sun. They can be kept inside the home all year round, not being able to do the same outside, since being a plant friend of the warmth would spoil when the cold days arrive.<\/ins><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Their stems are by nature thick and although it is a plant of origin and erect nature, once they grow they are affected and overcome by the weight of their stems<\/strong> , which transforms it into an exceptional decorative element due to the originality of its woolly leaves and delicacy of its pink flowers, in such a way that they naturally expose their ornamental qualities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n