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
Tradescantia zebrina
Tradescantia
Commelinaceae
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
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…
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
every 7
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 Seattle, WA.
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
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.
Seattle, WA
50% Low
Growing Zebrina in Seattle right now
Plant growth potential is currently high 📈
April 20th, 2021
Sunlight intensity as measured by “net radiation” in Seattle 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 61.3% ☀️
April 20th, 2021
Seattle is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!
The amount of sunlight in Seattle is expected to increase by 61.3% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 17.2 megajoules of energy per m2 p…
Daylight will increase by 3.0 hours 📈
April 19th, 2021
This month, Seattle is getting an average of 7.9 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.
Hours of daylight will increase by 26.7% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 14.3 total hours of day…
Finding light for Zebrina in your home
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 keep it happy during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Seattle, WA ⛅.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Zebrina
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? No ⏳
April 20th, 2021
The growing potential in Seattle is low 📉.
Repotting in late fall or winter when the day lengths are shorter can be very stressful for a plant and cause it to go into shock.
It's best to repot…
Care Summary for Zebrina
Zebrina
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 7 days
Placement
< 3ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on your location in Seattle, WA, the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
