Tradescantia zebrina

vibrant trailing plant famous for its unique striped foliage. Each leaf features bold silver and green stripes on top, with deep purple undersides that create a stunning contrast. Its fast-growing, cascading vines make it perfect for hanging baskets, shelves

Light

• Ideal: Bright, indirect light.
• Good: A few hours of gentle morning sun.
• Avoid: Harsh, direct afternoon sun (can scorch leaves) and very low light (leaves lose color and become leggy).

Watering

• Water when the top 2–3 cm of soil feels dry.
• Keep soil lightly moist but never soggy.
• In winter, reduce watering — allow soil to dry more between waterings.

Temperature

• Ideal range: 18–27°C (65–80°F).

💨 Humidity

• Prefers moderate to high humidity.
• Tolerates normal indoor humidity but benefits from occasional misting.
• Avoid very dry air

 Fertilizer

• Feed once a month during spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertilizer (half strength).
• No feeding needed in fall and winter.

Pruning & Maintenance

• Prune regularly to encourage bushier growth.
• Pinch back leggy stems to keep compact.
• Remove any yellow, dry, or damaged leaves.