Tradescantia Zebrina 'Wandering Dude'

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. 💜