Tradescantia Zebrina | Inch Plant

A little colour, a lot of character

Tradescantia Zebrina, also known as the Inch Plant, brings a beautiful splash of colour to your home with its silver-striped green leaves and rich purple undersides. Its trailing stems look lovely spilling over the edge of a shelf or hanging planter, adding a relaxed, leafy touch to any bright corner.

A thoughtful gift for a new home, a birthday or a fellow plant lover, this lively houseplant offers plenty of personality without a complicated care routine.

Why You'll Love It

• Striking foliage: Shimmering silver stripes and purple tones make every leaf a little eye-catching detail.
• Beautifully trailing: Perfect for shelves, plant stands and hanging planters.
• Rewarding growth: Grows readily in the right conditions, bringing fresh interest as its stems lengthen.
• Easy to shape: Pinch back the growing tips to encourage a fuller, bushier plant.
• A colourful gift: A lovely choice for someone who enjoys a home filled with plants and personality.

Care Guide

• Light: Bright, indirect light helps keep the leaf colours vibrant. Avoid harsh direct summer sun.
• Water: Water when the top few centimetres of compost feel dry, allowing excess water to drain freely. Water less often in winter.
• Humidity: Usually happy in normal household humidity; keep away from drying radiators.
• Temperature: Prefers a warm indoor spot, ideally around 18–24°C, away from cold draughts.
• Feeding: Feed with a balanced houseplant fertiliser every four weeks during spring and summer, following the product instructions.
• Plant tip: Trim longer stems to keep your plant looking full. Cuttings root readily, making it easy to grow another plant to keep or share.
• Pets: Keep out of reach of pets, as chewing the plant may cause irritation. Its sap can also irritate sensitive skin.

Carefully packaged for its journey, ready to bring colour to your home or make someone else's day.