Tradescantia Red Gem Live Plant – 3.5 Inch Pot | Burgundy Ruby Red Foliage | Trailing Houseplant | Hanging Basket Plant

Add rich color and cascading growth to your indoor plant collection with this live Tradescantia Red Gem. This eye-catching houseplant is grown for its beautiful burgundy foliage, which can develop vibrant ruby-red highlights when provided with bright filtered light or gentle partial sun.

Red Gem has the vigorous trailing growth habit Tradescantia plants are known for, making it an excellent choice for hanging baskets, shelves, elevated planters, and mixed container displays. Regular pinching can encourage branching and help create a fuller, bushier plant.

Your Tradescantia arrives healthy and established in a 3.5-inch nursery pot, ready for continued growth. Foliage color intensity can naturally change depending on light exposure, season, and growing conditions.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Tradescantia Red Gem plant
✔️ Shipped established in a 3.5-inch nursery pot
✔️ Burgundy foliage with ruby-red highlights
✔️ Fast-growing trailing houseplant
✔️ Excellent for hanging baskets and containers
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Red Gem Tradescantia
Botanical Name: Tradescantia ‘Red Gem’
Plant Type: Trailing tropical perennial / houseplant
Growth Stage: Established rooted plant
Sun Requirements: Bright filtered light to partial sun; protect from harsh midday sunlight
Soil: Loose, fertile, well-draining houseplant potting mix
Watering: Moderate; keep slightly moist during active growth while avoiding soggy soil
Mature Height: Approximately 6–12 inches tall with trailing stems extending considerably farther
Growth Rate: Fast under favorable conditions
USDA Zones: Best grown outdoors in warm, frost-free climates; commonly grown as an indoor houseplant elsewhere
Container Friendly: Yes

💡 Care Tip: Provide plenty of bright filtered light to encourage compact growth and stronger burgundy-to-ruby foliage coloration. Water when the upper layer of soil begins to dry, making sure excess water drains freely. Pinch or trim longer stems periodically to encourage branching and maintain a dense, attractive plant.