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Tradescantia ‘Zebra’ or Wandering Jew. Its striking green leaves with silvery stripes and purple undersides create a vibrant, trailing display indoors. Hardy and fast-growing, this plant is perfect for hanging baskets, shelves, or decorative containers, adding color, texture, and visual interest to any space.
Key Features:
- Striking green leaves with silver stripes and purple undersides.
- Fast-growing, trailing habit ideal for hanging or elevated displays.
- Low-maintenance and adaptable to indoor conditions.
- Perfect for homes, offices, or decorative indoor planters.
- Estimated Size After 5 Years: Trails up to 1–1.5 meters (3–5 feet) under optimal conditions.
Care Tips:
- Position: Thrives in bright, indirect light; tolerates moderate shade. Avoid prolonged direct sunlight which can fade leaf color.
- Soil/Compost: Use a well-draining, nutrient-rich houseplant mix.
- Watering: Keep soil lightly moist; allow the top layer to dry slightly between waterings.
- Feeding: Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser every 4–6 weeks during the growing season.
- Aftercare: Prune long stems to encourage bushier growth. Wipe leaves occasionally to maintain their glossy appearance.
Plant Details
| Growth Habit | Fast-growing, cascading trailing vine. |
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| Container Suitable | Ideal for hanging baskets, high shelves, and pots. |
Growing Guide
| Light Needs | Bright, indirect light for best foliage colour. |
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Indoor growing & care
- Plant type
- houseplant
- Position & light
- Shade· Bright indirect
- Watering
- moderate
- Soil & drainage
- Free draining· Moist
- Mature size
- 1.5m wide
- Foliage
- evergreen
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