Tradescantia Zebrina Live Plant – 4 Inch Pot | Purple Silver Striped Trailing Houseplant

Add vibrant color and cascading foliage to your indoor plant collection with this live Tradescantia zebrina. Known for its striking purple, green, and silvery-striped leaves, this fast-growing tropical plant creates an eye-catching display in hanging baskets, shelves, windows, and plant stands. Its naturally trailing growth habit allows the colorful stems to cascade beautifully as the plant matures. Tradescantia zebrina is adaptable and relatively easy to maintain, making it an attractive choice for both new and experienced houseplant growers. You will receive one healthy, rooted plant established in a 4-inch nursery pot.
You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Tradescantia zebrina plant
✔️ Growing in a 4-inch nursery pot
✔️ Healthy, established rooted plant
✔️ Colorful purple, green, and silver-striped foliage
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Tradescantia Zebrina, Inch Plant
Botanical Name: Tradescantia zebrina
Plant Type: Evergreen tropical trailing perennial
Growth Stage: Established live plant
Sun Requirements: Bright, indirect light
Soil: Fertile, lightweight, well-draining potting mix
Watering: Moderate; allow the upper soil to partially dry between waterings
Mature Height: Approximately 6–12 inches
Growth Habit: Fast-growing, trailing, and cascading
Trailing Length: Approximately 24–36 inches under favorable conditions
Foliage: Purple, green, and silver-striped leaves
Growth Rate: Fast
Temperature: Prefers warm conditions; protect from frost
USDA Zones: Approximately 9–11
Container Friendly: Yes, especially suited to hanging baskets and decorative pots

💡 Care Tip: Place your Tradescantia zebrina in bright indirect light to encourage vibrant foliage and compact growth. Water when the upper layer of soil begins to dry, but avoid leaving the roots in constantly soggy soil. Pinching or trimming long stems regularly encourages branching and creates a fuller, bushier appearance. The trimmed stems can also be propagated easily to create additional plants.