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Zebrina

4.6 out of 5 (40 experiences)

Fast grower

Easy to propagate

Also known as

spiderwort, inchplant, Tradescantia pendula Zebrina pendula and Wandering dude

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Tradescantia zebrina

Genus

Tradescantia

Family

Commelinaceae

Order

Commelinales

What other plant parents say

Fast grower 31

Easy to propagate 24

Survivor 20

Large, lush leaves 7

Blooms easily 6

Browns easily 5

Pet friendly 4

Pest magnet 4

@Nerskine

04/09/2021

I really wanted to love her. She looks so pretty in pictures, but she’s a little scraggly and fragile. As she grows, her under leaves die, making the plant look less than full. Also, I just found out…

@Meln808

02/15/2021

I love this plant! I love her colors and the way she looks hanging in my window. Easy to propagate to share or fill in to make the pot look fuller. Grows fast, so clipping her back for propagation do…

@Paigeplantl…

Sherwood, OR

03/24/2021

Mine has been tough through soil molds/fungus as well as fungus gnats and it just keeps growing. I love the long trailing vines and vibrant colors though it can be dramatic if it doesn’t get enough w…

@Christian

Kent, OH

04/07/2021

amazing plant, highly recommend. It sometimes looks like it’s malnourished but it is better than ever. Produces babies really fast and trails very easily. Good in any conditions. She crazy but she fun

@Ragtagplant…

Fremont, NE

04/07/2021

After planting a starving for attention plant I saw at the nursery, I fell in love with these plants. They bloom easily and are mega troopers. Xoxo

@Shannonelli…

Austin, TX

04/09/2021

this plant has been so happy in indirect, low light. i love how it looks hanging on my wall!

@Notsogothic

Albuquerque, NM

02/22/2021

I got mine as a propagation about 3-4 months ago and so far it’s not fussy!

@Michaelobri…

Charlottesville, VA

02/19/2021

Clip anytime and place in water to easily propogate

@Mujerjone

Snellville, GA

02/15/2021

My plant is so lush and I barely bother it.

@Rebecarecin…

Harrison, NJ

02/26/2021

Impressed with the fast growth!

How to care for Zebrina

Water

How often to water your Zebrina

Zebrina needs 0.5 cups of water every 7 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Atlanta, GA.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
7

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

No Yes

Select the pot size

Light

Check the growing potential in your area

A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

Atlanta, GA

66% Medium

Growing Zebrina in Atlanta right now

Plant growth potential is currently high 📈

April 21st, 2021

Sunlight intensity as measured by “net radiation” in Atlanta is currently high 📈.

The availability of high quality sunlight in your home impacts ability for plants to thrive and is key in determin…

Sunlight intensity will increase by 32.6% ☀️

April 20th, 2021

Atlanta is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!

The amount of sunlight in Atlanta is expected to increase by 32.6% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 18.9 megajoules of energy per m² p…

Daylight will increase by 1.8 hours 📈

April 21st, 2021

This month, Atlanta is getting an average of 9.1 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.

Hours of daylight will increase by 15.1% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 13.5 total hours of day…

Light needs and placement for plant Zebrina: 3ft from a window

Zebrina may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.

Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth..️

Atlanta, GA currently has medium levels of sunlight intensity, you can help this plant grow by treating it to ample light ☀️.

Nutrients

How to fertilize Zebrina

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Zebrina: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Zebrina after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

When to repot Zebrina

Is this a good time of year to repot? Yes! 🪴

April 20th, 2021

The growing potential in Atlanta is high 📈.

It's best to repot plants during their active growing periods when they have the energy to re-establish their roots! This is a great time to repot any p…