Tradescantia Quadricolor

Tradescantia Quadricolor Care

Tradescantia Zebrina 'quadricolor'

What is the plant

Tradescantia zebrina 'Quadricolor' is an incredibly stunning inch plant that features bright purple, pink and silver variegated foliage. Tradescantia zebrina, formerly known as Zebrina pendula, is a species of spiderwort commonly known as an inch plant or wandering Jew.

Invasive outside South America.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

10°C - 15°C

Hardiness zone

11 - 12

Difficulty

Medium

Toxicity

Poisonous

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Tradescantia love moisture. Don’t ever let your plant get too dry, especially in winter. To keep soil evenly moist, a regular watering schedule is best. Water until water drains through the bottom of the pot, taking care that your plant won’t sit in water.
Pruning
Due to the vining nature they’re named for, Tradescantia need regular pruning to maintain a pleasing, bushy appearance. Gardening Know How recommends pinching back about a fourth of the plant to “encourage branching and increase fullness.”
Fertilizer
Fertilizing your Tradescantia isn’t absolutely necessary, but they will reward you with better growth if you do feed them. Fertilize only in the spring and summer with a half-strength liquid fertilizer monthly or a controlled-release fertilizer.

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Sunlight
Part shade.
Soil
A soil composed of peat moss, loam, or sand, or any soil mixture with good drainage can be used. The soil should not be overly fertile.
Temperature
Tradescantia thrive in temperatures between 60 and 80 degrees, so they do well in typical indoor temperatures.

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Container
Use ceramic pots that are porous which means your plants are less likely to experience root rot from overwatering.
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