Learn All About Tradescantia (Inch Plant) with our Guide
Tradescantia (Inch Plant) is a type of creeping plant native to North and South America. There are over 60 known species and each has its own unique leaf design. These are incredibly impressive plants to grow in a hanging planter once established and they are extremely easy to propagate, which comes in handy when pruning is required.
Light |
Tradescantia (Inch Plant) prefers bright indirect light, it can also tolerate some direct light. |
Watering |
Water your Tradescantia (Inch Plant) once a week in the growing season (March-September). |
Humidity |
Tradescantia (Inch Plant) do enjoy humidity therefore you can mist them once or twice a week, however reduce misting in winter as cold water left on the plant will cause stem rot. |
Temperature |
Tradescantia (Inch Plant) prefers temperatures between 12-24c. |
Fertilizer |
Feed your Tradescantia (Inch Plant) once a month during the growing season (March-September). |
Toxicity |
Tradescantia (Inch Plant) is mildly toxic to animals and humans so best kept out of the way of pets and small children. |
Additional Care Information |
It is recommended to prune back your Tradescantia (Inch Plant) to encourage stronger and bushier growth and prevent leggy weak stems. You can propagate the cuttings back into the soil to create a more full appearance. Take a cutting and remove the bottom few sets of leaves, then place into the soil. |
Troubleshooting |
In Winter Tradescantia (Inch Plant) goes into dormancy meaning it will require less water for its roots. If the plant is dying back and leaves closest to the soil are going mushy, this is a sign of overwatering. Remove the affected leaves and let the soil completely dry out before watering again. Brown leaf tips indicate either dry air or too much direct light. Mist your Tradescantia (Inch Plant) and move it to a shadier area. Stems going leggy indicates not enough light. Move your Tradescantia (Inch Plant) to a brighter area and prune (in Spring) and propagate back into the soil to create a fuller appearance. |
The information above is written by Plantila and should be used as a guide only. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you need any additional advice. If you have purchased a plant at Plantila that's not doing so well please send us a picture via WhatsApp to 028 42 798478 and we will try to help.