The Tradescantia zebrina, also known as Wandering Jew or Zebrina, is an extremely popular hanging indoor plant. It stands out for its striking, striped leaves with shades of purple, silver, and green. It is ideal for beginners due to its rapid growth and resilience.
- Lighting: It needs plenty of indirect light to maintain its vibrant purple colors. Direct sunlight can burn its leaves.
- Watering: Water when the top half of the soil has completely dried out. Avoid excessive moisture at the roots to prevent rot.
- Soil: Prefers a light substrate with excellent drainage, such as a peat-perlite mix.
- Temperature: Thrives in temperatures between 15°C and 26°C. Protect it from frost and cold drafts.
The plant can be frequently pruned at the stem tips to become denser and bushier. The cuttings root easily within a few days, either directly in soil or in a glass of water. It is recommended to use cuttings to create a new plant, as the old one can lose its leaves at the base after 1-2 years.
Dimensions
- Placement
- N/A
- Bonsai
- No
Special Features
- Lighting
- N/A
- Watering
- N/A
- Resistance to Cold
- N/A
- Foliage
- N/A
- Terrarium
- No
- Aromatic
- No
Family
- Lush
- Tradescantia
Important information
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