Tradescantia zebrina

Inch Plant, Wandering Dude, Silver Inch Plant, Zebra Plant

Easy careTerrestrialMildly toxic15–23 cm

A fast-growing trailing vine native to Mexico and Central America. Its leaves carry silver stripes on top with vivid purple undersides. It can tolerate a wide range of conditions and works well in both closed and open terrariums, though colours develop best under bright indirect light. Mildly toxic — the sap can cause skin irritation.

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Inch Plant image

Photo by Raffi Kojian·CC BY-SA 3.0

Care

Light

Bright indirect(preferred)Indirect light

Humidity

Medium (40–60%)(preferred)High (60–80%)

Temperature

10°C25°C40°C
13°C – 27°C

Soil

Well draining(preferred)Peat moss

Moisture

Moist(preferred)

Soil pH

6 – 7

Appearance

Growth habit

TrailingCreeping

Leaf shape

Oval

Leaf texture

SmoothGlossy

Distribution

Propagation

Take 10–15 cm stem cuttings with at least two leaf nodes. They root readily in water or moist potting mix at 21–24 °C under bright indirect light. Roots typically form within one to two weeks.

References

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    Bantam Earth — Wandering Jew (Tradescantia zebrina) Care Guide

    https://bantam.earth/wandering-jew-tradescantia-zebrina/
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    Terrarium Tribe — Tradescantia zebrina Care Guide

    https://terrariumtribe.com/terrarium-plants/tradescantia-zebrina/