Tradescantia zebrina (Silver Inch Plant)
Tradescantia zebrina (Silver Inch Plant)
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Tradescantia zebrina is a striking trailing perennial featuring pointed leaves patterned with metallic silver and deep green stripes, complemented by rich purple undersides. Its cascading stems create an impressive display in hanging baskets, elevated pots and indoor planters, while small three-petalled pink-purple flowers may appear throughout the warmer months.
Fast-growing and easy to maintain, Silver Inch Plant is an excellent choice for customers wanting immediate colour and texture without demanding care. It performs best in bright, filtered light and responds well to regular pinching, quickly developing into a dense and colourful feature for homes, patios and sheltered tropical gardens.
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Mature height
Approximately 10–20cm
Mature width
Approximately 30–60cm, with trailing stems reaching 60–90cm or longer
Spacing
30–45cm apart when used as groundcover
Evergreen/Deciduous
Evergreen in warm, frost-free conditions Sunlight: Bright, filtered light to partial shade; protect from intense afternoon sun
Foliage
Metallic silver and green striped foliage with purple undersides
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Sporadically throughout the year in warm conditions, with the strongest display during spring and summer
Sun tolerance
Bright, filtered light to partial shade; protect from intense afternoon sun
Maintenance
Low
Root System
Shallow and fibrous