Zebrina Pendula Plant
₹322.00 ₹242.00
Cockroach grass, inch plant, purple wandering Jew, silver inch plant, silvery inch
Description
Purchase Description
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Zebrina Pendula Plant
- Product Material : Natural Plant With Pot , Quantity : 1
- Pot : Height : 5 Inches (13 cm), Pot Colour : Black (Plastic)
- Very easy to maintain and Suitable for gifting to Plant Lovers
Plant Description
Plant height: 6 – 11 inches (15 – 28 cm)
Plant spread:
Tradescantia zebrina, formerly known as Zebrina pendula, is a species of spiderwort more commonly known as an inch plant or wandering jew. The common name is shared with closely related varieties
Common name(s): cockroach grass, inch plant, inchplant, purple wandering Jew, silver inch plant, silvery inch
Flower colours: Green, Silver, Pink and Red
Bloom time: Seasonal bloomer
Max reachable height: 0.50 to 0.75 feet
Difficulty to grow: Easy to Grow
Planting and care
Zebrina pendula is a fast-growing plant with deep green leaves marked by colorful silver or purple variegations and velvety purple undersides. Although Zebrina pendula is most often grown as a hardy indoor plant
it is suitable for growing outdoors in the warm climates of U.S. Department of Agriculture growing zones 9 through 11. With its fleshy, succulent stems, Zebrina pendula is easily propagated by planting cuttings.
Sunlight: Full sun to part shade
Soil: potting mix
Water: Medium
Temperature: 24ºC
Fertilizer: Apply any organic fertilizer
Caring for Zebrina Pendula
- Wandering jew plants are pretty simple to care for and maintain, although providing plenty of bright light is important.
- Tradescatia naturally become spindly and need to be pruned regularly and pinching stems will encourage fuller growth, improving it s appearance.
Typical uses of Zebrina Pendula
Special features: This plant can be moved or manipulated easily as its runners cling lightly to the ground (if used as cover). … watery sap (a characteristic unique to T. zebrina as compared with the other aforementioned types).
Ornamental use: Easy to grow. As a houseplant, grow in pots, hanging baskets or along shelves. Ground cover or bedding plant where it can be grown outdoors.
Medicinal use: Tradescantia zebrina is a native trailing plant of Mexico that has been used medicinally in an herbal tea in Jamaica to treat the common cold. The plant, also known as Wandering Jew, is used additionally to treat problems of the uterus, high blood pressure and tuberculosis.
Sometimes Tradescantia zebrina is used in a mixture with other types of herbs to treat amenorrhea and to strengthen the blood. Matali, a Mexican beverage made with lemon and Tradescantia zebrina, is another medicinal remedy.
Disclaimer: The image is for reference purposes only. The actual product may vary in shape or appearance based on climate, age, height, etc.
5 reviews for Zebrina Pendula Plant
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Qhamar Sulthana (verified owner) –
Plant is in gud condition.
MANJUSHA GUPTA (verified owner) –
It is an ok product
SUVAM PRAMANIK (verified owner) –
It is exactly as shown in thr picture
DEEPAK (verified owner) –
Osm
Anjali Nayak (verified owner) –
I love this plant??