Tradescantia zebrina
Tradescantia zebrina
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Perfect beginner trailing houseplant offers striking foliage color on an easy-to-care for tropical plant. Spear-shaped, purple leaves are striped with bold, silver stripes. Grows great in hanging baskets.
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Characteristics
- Mature Size: 6"-12" tall, 1'-2' wide
- Light Requirement: Bright Indirect
- Water Needs: Moderate
- Growth Habit: Trailing
- Growth Rate: Slow
- Attributes: Evergreen
Green Thumb Guide
Thrives in peaty soil based potting mix. Roots are sensitive to under and overwatering. Avoid letting soil get too dry between watering while not over soaking soil. Apply liquid houseplant food regularly through spring and summer for strong growth.