Red Gem Inch Plant, Tradescantia Zebrina Red
Botanical Name: Tradescantia zebrina 'Red Gem'
Common Names: Wandering Spiderwort, Variegated Spiderwort, Wandering Dude, Inch Plant
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Low Maintenance
Easy to Propagate
Colorful Foliage
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About
If you've always wanted to grow a plant and failed, this is the plant for you. Tradescantia zebrinas are tough trailers that can thrive in almost any indoor setting. Give this colorful beauty a little sunshine and an occasional drink of water and she'll reward you with vibrant variegated vines.
Care Guide
Light Requirements
Prefers medium sunlight. Tolerates low sunlight or artificial lighting. Growth will slow in low light conditions. Bright sunlight can scorch the leaves.
Artificial Light
Direct Sun
Water Needs
Prefers consistent but moderate watering. Tolerates occasional dryness. Will not tolerate excessive watering.
Infrequent
Frequent
Soil Preference
Prefers a soil mix with moderate drainage speeds and high water retentive properties. Include a high percentage of sustainablt sourced peat moss as well as a rich organic compost mix. Drainage can be aided through the use of perlite, pumice, and bark.
Moisture Retention
Fast Drying
Retentive
Drainage Speed
Slow
Fast
