Characteristics
- Plant height: 25 cm.
- Pot: 12 cm in diameter.
- Also available with a 13 cm recycled plastic pot in ivory, anthracite, and rosemary green.
- Green, silver, and purple striped foliage.
- Trailing habit, creating a cascade of leaves.
- Perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America.
How to care for it
Light
It prefers bright, indirect light, which keeps the leaf colors vibrant. Avoid direct sunlight, which can damage them.
Water
Approximately every 7 days in summer and every 14 days in winter, but only when the soil is dry to the touch: check with a finger. Excess water causes the leaves to turn yellow; avoid waterlogging.
Temperature and humidity
The ideal temperature is between 18 and 25 °C; do not expose it to temperatures below 10 °C and avoid cold drafts. Ideal humidity is moderate, between 40% and 60%.
Fertilizer, soil, and repotting
In spring and summer, use a balanced liquid fertilizer every 30 days. The soil should be well drained, such as a mix of universal potting soil and perlite. Repot when the plant has filled the pot.
Cleaning and propagation
Remove dry or yellowing leaves. It is easily propagated by cuttings: cuttings root both in water and directly in the soil.
Why choose it
- Striped leaves in vibrant colors, decorative all year round.
- Trailing habit, perfect for hanging pots and shelves.
- Easy to grow and propagate by cuttings.
- Available with colorful recycled plastic pots.
What you receive
- Plant height: 25 cm.
- Pot diameter: 12 cm; 13 cm with the colorful recycled plastic pots.
- Available options: ivory pot, anthracite pot, rosemary green pot, standard pot.
Frequently asked questions
Where should Tradescantia zebrina be placed?
In a bright spot without direct sunlight, in hanging pots, on shelves, or on bookcases, where its trailing habit can be best appreciated.
How often should it be watered?
Approximately every 7 days in summer and every 14 days in winter, only when the soil is dry to the touch.
Why are the leaves turning yellow?
Often because of excess water: water only when the soil is dry and avoid waterlogging, then remove the yellowing leaves.
How is Tradescantia zebrina propagated?
By cuttings: cuttings root easily both in water and directly in the soil.
