Inch Plant: Care for the Striped Trailing Houseplant
Tradescantia zebrina
Inch Plant care: Tradescantia zebrina with striking purple and silver striped leaves. Fast-growing trailing plant, perfect in hanging pots.
Characteristics
Tradescantia zebrina is a trailing houseplant with oval leaves striped in purple, silver and green, and an intensely purple underside. It loves bright indirect light, rich well-drained soil and regular watering. Very fast-growing, ideal in hanging pots or bright windowsills.
Flowering season
Practical tips
Water needs: media — always check soil moisture before watering.
Prefers mezz'ombra: provide the right light and rotate the plant for even growth.
Recommended soil: ricco drenante. Refresh the substrate every 1-2 years.
Dust the leaves with a damp cloth to support photosynthesis.
Feed during the growing season (spring-summer) and stop in winter.
