Cactus e Dintorni

Habitat: the Tropics.
Description: a family of monocotyledonous plants with succulent leaves, many of which are sprawling or climbing. The flowers consist of three petals and three sepals and the fruits are capsules. Some 40 genera and 500 species are included.
Soil: basic mix.
Location: grow in partial shade.
Temperature: minimum temperature of 10°C (50°F).
Water: average during the growth phase; for deciduous species wait until new leaves emerge.
Cultivation tips: suitable for indoor cultivation; propagate from seed or cutting. Some species of Tradescantia and Zebrina are popular plants commonly referred to as ‘spiderwort’.
Main genera of Commelinaceae: Cyanotis, Tradescantia.