Description
Tradescantia zebrina is a herbaceous perennial often grown as a houseplant. It has interesting variegated foliage striped green, white, and gray leaves with purple undersides. The leaves are ovate and clasp the stem at the base. Tiny three-petaled lavender-purple flowers appear infrequently indoors. Tolerates a wide range of growing conditions. Does best in filtered sun, average room temperatures and moist but well-drained soil. Pinch back to encourage bushy growth.
Growth Spread |
90 cm |
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Growth Height |
30 cm |
 Water Requirements |
Keep their soil moist but not soggy. |
Frost Sensitive |
yes |
Flowering Period |
Summer - but not grown for flowers. |
| Light Requirements | Bright indirect light to light shade |
Soil Requirements |
Well-drained compost rich soil. |
