Cyanotis somaliensis, Tradescantia somaliensis

Evergreen perennials, related to Tradescantia, but more succulent and with greater tolerance to dry conditions. The trailing stems are almost hidden by hairy, densely ranked, lance-shaped leaves. Brightly lit spot away from direct sunlight. Keep compost moist at all time. Misting is necessary. Water liberally from spring to autumn. Water sparingly in the winter. Propagation: Cuttings.

Similar plants:

• Cyanotis beddomei, Cyanotis kewensis (Teddy Bear Vine)
• Cyanotis speciosa (Doll's Powderpuff, Wandering Jew)
• Tradescantia albiflora, Tradescantia fluminensis (Inch Plant, White-Flowered Wandering Jew)
• Tradescantia navicularis (Chain Plant )
• Tradescantia pallida, Setcreasea pallida (Purple heart, Purple queen)
• Tradescantia sillamontana (White Velvet, White Gossamer, Cobweb Spiderwort)
• Tradescantia sp. (Tradescantia, Spiderwort)
• Tradescantia spathacea, Rhoeo spathacea, Tradescantia discolor (Boat lily, Rheo, Oyster plant, Moses-In-The-Boat)
• Tradescantia virginiana, Tradescantia x andersoniana (Virginia Spiderwort, Lady's Tears)
• Tradescantia zanonia, Commelina zanonia (Mexican Flag)