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shipping damage on Tradescantia
Quick answer
If your Tradescantia has shipping damage, the most likely cause is: Desiccation and leaf melting during dark, airtight transit. Cuttings often arrive wilted or with broken stems.
Start here:
- 1. Soak wilted stems in room-temperature water for 12 hours.
- 2. Trim any mushy, black stem bases to healthy green tissue.
Why Tradescantia gets shipping damage
Tradescantia spp.
Desiccation and leaf melting during dark, airtight transit. Cuttings often arrive wilted or with broken stems.
How to reverse shipping damage on Tradescantia
- 1
Soak wilted stems in room-temperature water for 12 hours.
- 2
Trim any mushy, black stem bases to healthy green tissue.
- 3
Root in water or moist perlite inside a high-humidity bag or box.
- 4
Avoid direct light and fertilizer during the 2-week recovery phase.
Keep shipping damage off this Tradescantia
Order during mild weather (50-80�F). Use expedited shipping for delicate cultivars like Nanouk.
Other Tradescantia problems
Frequently Asked Questions
What causes shipping damage on Tradescantia?
Desiccation and leaf melting during dark, airtight transit. Cuttings often arrive wilted or with broken stems.
How do I fix shipping damage on Tradescantia?
Soak wilted stems in room-temperature water for 12 hours.. Trim any mushy, black stem bases to healthy green tissue..
How do I keep shipping damage from coming back on Tradescantia?
Order during mild weather (50-80�F). Use expedited shipping for delicate cultivars like Nanouk.