Light
Sun: at least 6 direct hours daily; Partial shade: 2–6 direct hours daily.
Learn how to care for your green friend
Inch Plant
Tradescantia zebrina
Ground covers · Planned variety
Meet your green friend.
Inch Plant (Tradescantia zebrina) has a creeping growth form. Foliage shapes recorded for this species: lanceolate, oblong, ovate. Flower colours recorded: blue, pink, purple/lavender.
A space where it can thrive
Growth habit: creeping. Indoor conditions and winter outdoor hardiness are different; use the light and moisture advice for your growing space.
Ask about availabilityAvailability, size, pot and price will be confirmed in store. Pictures illustrate the plant type.
Studio illustration. Appearance varies with age, variety and growing conditions. Botanical photo reference: Maja Dumat · Source · CC BY 4.0.
Indoor hanging plant
Growing in a hanging basket
Bright indirect light helps maintain the striped leaves. Pinch long stems for fullness and water when the upper mix begins to dry.
Use a container with drainage and a secure support rated for its fully watered weight. Check moisture at the root ball and empty collected drainage water.
Studio basket illustration. Colours, growth, basket size and availability vary.
Hanging basket care referenceBrowse hanging basket plants
Your care routine
Watering
Allow the soil to dry between watering and reduce watering in winter.
Soil & drainage
Suitable textures: Loam (Silt), Sand. Soil reaction: Acid (<6.0), Alkaline (>8.0), Neutral (6.0-8.0).
Outdoor hardiness
Outdoor winter hardiness reported: USDA zones 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b. This is not an indoor temperature setting.
Humidity
Typical home humidity is suitable.
Through the seasons
Trim in spring to renew compact growth; keep leaves dry when watering.
Pets & little ones
The source lists low poisoning severity. Reported harmful parts: leaves, sap/juice. Do not ingest; keep away from children and pets.
Grow with your neighbourhood store.
Independent, family-owned and right here in Uptown New Westminster. Browse before your visit and keep this guide handy at home.
Visit The Golden BazaarCare references
Guidance is a starting point. Adjust watering to your plant, pot, light and season; follow fertilizer labels and check outdoor cultivar hardiness.