Tradescantia zebrina 'Purpurea'

This tradescantia is an attractive trailer in hanging baskets and container planters. It adds unique color and texture to summer hanging baskets when paired with other shade plants, and is a handsome indoor specimen on its own. When grown indoors, give this specimen sufficient indirect light; otherwise, the bold stripes may fade and the stems will get leggy. Don't be afraid to pinch the tips if it does get too long, as pinching will encourage new growth at the top, making the plant that much fuller on top. Keeping the long stems in check will also discourage pets from chewing on the leaves that are mildly toxic to dogs and cats.
Note: when grown outdoors, we treat this specimen as an annual. Indoors, it's evergreen!

Common Name: Inch Plant, Wandering Dude

Mature Size: 6" - 9" tall, 12" - 24" wide

Growth Rate: Moderate

Optimum Temperature:

• 65° F
• 70° F
• 75° F
• 80° F

Characteristics: Not pet-friendly

Light: Indoors: well-lit room, no direct sun.

• Full Shade
• Afternoon Shade
• Dappled Sun

Water Requirements: Water thoroughly when top soil is dry

Foliage Color: Variegated

Bloom Color: Lavender

Bloom Time: Rarely blooms indoors

Structure: Trailing

Photos: Real images, not stock photos

Please Note: When Ground Shipping is selected, plants will be shipped on the following Monday to help maintain the plant quality.