Tradescantia Zebrina Indoor Non-flowering plant
Always keep these plants right in front of a window in order to encourage more vigorous, compact growth and maintain the beautiful coloration in the foliage. Some direct sun indoors is very beneficial.
Tradescantia Zebrina Indoor Non-flowering plant
Description
Always keep these plants right in front of a window in order to encourage more vigorous, compact growth and maintain the beautiful coloration in the foliage. Some direct sun indoors is very beneficial.
Does best in filtered sun, average room temperatures and moist but well-drained soil. Reduce watering in the winter. Pinch back to encourage bushy growth. Plants can be pruned back hard every spring and can be taken outside on a protected patio in the summer. It is commonly grown in a hanging pot. This plant is synonymous with Tradescantia pendula and Zebrina pendula.
Plant Care
- Always keep these plants right in front of a window in order to encourage more vigorous, compact growth and maintain the beautiful coloration in the foliage. Some direct sun indoors is very beneficial.
- Water the plant after the top inch or so of the potting mix goes dry. Avoid allowing the plant to dry out at all cost.
- Tradescantia zebrina prefers a fairly evenly moist potting mix. These plants are particularly sensitive to extremes when it comes to soil moisture.
- 10 – 25°C
- In the growing season Tradescantia benefits from a monthly feeding.
Additional Information
| Size | 15cm – 25cm (Pot: 12cm) |
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