Tradescantia zebrina | Inch Plant
DESCRIPTION
Tradescantia zebrina, also known as inch plant, is a dramatic trailing plant native to Mexico and Central America. Its vibrant, iridescent leaves are striped with deep green, silver, and purple tones, creating a bold, dynamic look in hanging baskets, containers, or as ground cover in warm climates. The leaves' distinctive coloration and vining habit make it a favorite for adding color and texture to indoor or shaded garden spaces.
This plant blooms intermittently throughout the year, producing small, delicate, pink to purple flowers that add a charming contrast to the richly colored foliage. Tradescantia zebrina's easygoing nature and stunning visual appeal have made it popular among plant enthusiasts, especially as a low-maintenance option for brightening up indoor settings.
DESCRIPTION
Tradescantia zebrina, also known as inch plant, is a dramatic trailing plant native to Mexico and Central America. Its vibrant, iridescent leaves are striped with deep green, silver, and purple tones, creating a bold, dynamic look in hanging baskets, containers, or as ground cover in warm climates. The leaves' distinctive coloration and vining habit make it a favorite for adding color and texture to indoor or shaded garden spaces.
This plant blooms intermittently throughout the year, producing small, delicate, pink to purple flowers that add a charming contrast to the richly colored foliage. Tradescantia zebrina's easygoing nature and stunning visual appeal have made it popular among plant enthusiasts, especially as a low-maintenance option for brightening up indoor settings.
DESCRIPTION
Tradescantia zebrina, also known as inch plant, is a dramatic trailing plant native to Mexico and Central America. Its vibrant, iridescent leaves are striped with deep green, silver, and purple tones, creating a bold, dynamic look in hanging baskets, containers, or as ground cover in warm climates. The leaves' distinctive coloration and vining habit make it a favorite for adding color and texture to indoor or shaded garden spaces.
This plant blooms intermittently throughout the year, producing small, delicate, pink to purple flowers that add a charming contrast to the richly colored foliage. Tradescantia zebrina's easygoing nature and stunning visual appeal have made it popular among plant enthusiasts, especially as a low-maintenance option for brightening up indoor settings.
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Family: Commelinaceae
Height: 6-12 inches tall
Width: 1-2 feet wide
Foliage color: Green leaves with silvery stripes on top and a purple underside
Flower color: Small, pink to purple flowers
Bloom time: Primarily spring and summer
Light requirements: Bright, indirect light to partial shade
Water requirements: Moderate
Maintenance: Low; trim as needed to control spread
Growing zone: USDA Zones 9-11 (often grown as a houseplant in cooler climates)
Wildlife attractors: Attracts bees
