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Image shows
the furry foliage of Cyanotis
somaliensis or Furry Kittens or Pussy Ears or Tradescantia
somaliensis
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Cyanotis
somaliensis
(Furry Kittens, Pussy Ears) |
Synonym: Tradescantia somaliensis
Family: Commelinaceae
Origin: Native to USA & Caribbean territories
Light: Shade
Height: 0.5-1.5'
Spacing: 1-2'
Blooms: Magenta, small, late Spring
Foliage: Furry, evergreen, gray
Soil: Well-drained, mildly acidic/alkaline, neutral
Water: Regular
Propagation: Stem cuttings/serpentine layering
Uses: Containers, indoors, hanging baskets, groundcover
Comments:
Cyanotis
somaliensis or Furry Kittens or Pussy Ears or
Furry Kittens or Pussy Ears
or Tradescantia
somaliensis is
a
low maintenance succulent groundcover
with a low trailing growth habit. In Spring it bears cut small
magenta blossoms.
Cyanotis
somaliensis is easily propagaed from serpentine layering or stem
cuttings. It
thrives well in a mildly acidic or alkaline or neutral well-drained soil
in a part to full shade
environment.
Tradescantia
somaliensis
is
a rapid grower does not demand much attention. Its has unique
furry foliage which looks like very much like a kitten's ears,
hence the common name.
Pussy Ears
looks
fabulous in contianers or hanging baskets, allowing the stems to cascade
down the sides of it. It makes an ideal houseplant. Mass
plant for an eye-catching groundcover.
Furry Kittens
spreads fast and
soon puts out a
lovely gray carpet. Anyone can grow this beauty. Protect
plants from frost or bring plants in for the Winter and provide light.
Cyanotis
somaliensis is an annual in colder areas.
USDA Hardiness Zones : 10-11 |
