How to Care for Tradescantia zebrina

Korean name: 트라데스칸티아

This beautiful climbing plant features purple and silver striped leaves. It grows quickly and is easy to propagate, making it popular among beginners.

Key facts

• Category: Foliage plant
• Difficulty: Easy
• Where to keep: indoors
• Native to: Mexico
• Growth rate: Fast
• Pets: Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
• Flower meaning: Free Spirit
• Traits: Purple Leaf, Striped, Climbing, Easy to Propagate

Care Guide

• Light: Bright indirect light. The better the light, the more vibrant the leaf color.
• Watering: Water when the surface of the soil is dry.
• Soil: General potting soil
• Humidity: Moderate humidity
• Temperature: 15~27°C
• Fertilizer: Once a month in spring to summer

Common questions

How often should you water Tradescantia zebrina?

Water when the surface of the soil is dry. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Tradescantia zebrina?

It likes Bright indirect light. The better the light, the more vibrant the leaf color.. You can grow it indoors. Use General potting soil.

Is Tradescantia zebrina safe around pets?

Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.

Is Tradescantia zebrina good for beginners?

Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Keep it around 15~27°C. Humidity: Moderate humidity. Fertilise Once a month in spring to summer.