My Low-Maintenance Tradescantia Zebrina Game-Changer: Easy to Grow and Propagate!

Hello there, I hope you're having a great day and enjoying the warmth of summer!

But let's get real, not everyone has a garden and the hassle that comes with it - the greenery, the fertilizers, the pest control, and the harvest.

Meanwhile, indoor plants bring us joy all year round! They're always there, brightening up our mornings, purifying the air, and thanking us for our care with their lush growth and stunning looks!

Today, I want to talk about one such superstar, the Tradescantia Zebrina, a super-grateful, low-maintenance indoor plant with a unique look that's sure to impress.

I got my Tradescantia Zebrina in October 2021 for a whopping 50 rubles, cut it in half, and planted it straight into a regular universal potting mix:

And look at it now, six months later, and even more:

I've been constantly pruning the long branches, cutting off the lower leaves, and re-potting them back to the mother plant.

The Tradescantia Zebrina loves being pruned and propagated - it's a plant with a strong will to live! I've never had a single instance where a cutting didn't take root!

I've successfully propagated two more plants from cuttings. It's super convenient to plant cuttings in any transparent intermediate containers to observe the emergence and growth of roots. This will also make it more intuitive for beginners to water their green pets.

My care routine for tradescantia:

I water my tradescantia as needed, using room-temperature water, by simply touching the soil with my finger. I chose a wide and shallow pot to frequently add more cuttings and make my plant more lush and decorative. Tradescantia roots are very thin and surface-level, so they can't tolerate either severe drying or overwatering! The plant will give you a hint when it needs watering — its leaves will droop slightly, and they'll become soft to the touch when they're normally firm and hold their shape;Don't place your tradescantia near direct sunlight without shade; it's better to choose an eastern or western-facing window. Tradescantia loves bright, indirect light, which will showcase its vibrant leaves. If you put your zebra plant in a corner of the room, the distance between its leaves will increase, and they'll become smaller and paler;For potting, use a universal mix with perlite or vermiculite added as a filler. I always put small pieces of charcoal (available in any supermarket) at the bottom of the pot;At least once a month, I take my zebra plant to the bathroom and give it a gentle shower under warm water to clean it of dust and prevent pests;You can fertilize with any universal liquid fertilizer, but reduce the recommended amount to avoid burning the delicate roots. I fertilize from spring to autumn, during the plant's active growth period.I absolutely love my tradescantia zebra, as it adds an interesting touch to my plant collection with its silver-gray foliage!

I've gotta say, this low-maintenance and hardy plant has won me over - I highly recommend it to anyone, especially beginners!

It also thrives in mixed plant compositions with other urban and indoor plants. You can grow it in high planters on a stand, on a shelf, or even hanging from the ceiling.

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The Vermiculite, my experience with it - http://irecommend.ru/content/i-kak-ya-ranshe-bez-n...

The Calathea, a creeping relative of the Tradescantias - http://irecommend.ru/content/moya-mileishaya-kudry...