tradescantia
zebrina
zebrina
Care level
Easy
The shimmering purple and silver stripes on its leaves create a dazzling zebra-like pattern that changes color depending on the light. This fast-growing trailing plant puts on quite a show, with new leaves emerging bright pink before maturing to their signature metallic purple sheen.
Care & maintenance
Light
Bright light, usually located near windows but doesn't receive direct rays for more than an hour during the day.
Temperature
Wide range (50°F - 86°F)
Fertilization frequency
Moderate
Monthly during the growing period.
Soil
Choose a General purpose mix: A versatile blend with excellent water retention and aeration. Provides balanced nutrition and suitable drainage for a wide variety of houseplants.
If you want to create your own substrate, you can make a mixture of the following soils:
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Pot
Standard size
Prefer a pot with a classic width/depth ratio.
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Features
Size & growth
Small
Trailing
Rapid growth
This plant grows rapidly. It can reach up to 12 inches in height or spread.
It spreads horizontally, often along the ground.
Toxicity
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Reproduction & propagation
Fruits & flowers
Flowering & self-pollinating
The tradescantia zebrina can produce flowers and therefore fruits.
This plant is capable of self-pollination, it does not need another individual to fertilize itself and therefore produce fruits.