Silver inch plant (Tradescantia zebrina)

Silver inch plant (Tradescantia zebrina) is a bedding plant that can grow 10cm – 50cm tall and 10cm – 50cm wide.

This plant is commonly known as silver inch plant.

This is a evergreen plant that takes 2-5 years to reach full maturity.

Plant profile

Common name: silver inch plant
Scientific name: Tradescantia zebrina
Plant type: Bedding, Houseplants
Habit: Trailing
Height: 10cm – 50cm
Spread: 10cm – 50cm
Foliage: Evergreen
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial shade
Soil: Loam, Sand
Moisture: Moist but well drained
Garden type: Patio & Container Garden
Planting type: Low Maintenance
Other characteristics: RHS Award of Garden Merit

Seasonal colors

How to plant Silver inch plant (Tradescantia zebrina) – Mokkie, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Cultivation profiles – Growing Silver inch plant (Tradescantia zebrina) – Mokkie, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons