Every leaf is a little spectacle. The Tradescantia Zebrina wears its colors boldly — deep green to purple on top, striped with two wide silvery-white bands that catch the light and shimmer. Flip it over and you're met with a solid, saturated magenta that's just as striking. It rewards every angle.
Known as the Wandering Dude, Inch Plant, or Zebra Plant, this fast-growing creeper trails beautifully from hanging baskets, cascades over shelves, and propagates so easily you'll have plants to share before you know it. It's one of those rare plants that's both effortless and genuinely impressive.
Plant Details
Botanical Name: Tradescantia zebrina
Common Names: Wandering Dude, Inch Plant, Zebra Plant, Silver Inch Plant
Foliage: Green to purple with silvery-white stripes on top; deep magenta underside
Growth Habit: Trailing / creeping — ideal for hanging baskets, shelves, and groundcover
Pet Safety: Mildly toxic to cats and dogs — keep out of reach of pets
Care Guide
Light: Bright indirect light to full sun indoors — more light means more vibrant stripes
Water: Water when the top inch of soil feels dry; avoid overwatering
Pruning: Pinch back stems regularly to keep growth full and bushy
Propagation: Snip a stem and root it in water — it couldn't be easier
Available in multiple sizes — a trailing showstopper that earns its place in any collection. 💜
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