Product description
Tradescantia zebrina Quadricolor, commonly known as Four-Coloured Inch Plant, is a vibrant indoor plant. The plants foliage bears a striped pattern and is full of colour, featuring dark green, light pink, purple and black throughout. The air-purifying qualities of the plant are very beneficial, cleaning the air around the plant effectively. It can easily be placed in indoor spaces such as homes and offices, as well as on shelves, desks, window sills and tabletops.
When you care for this plant, it is important to place it in bright, indirect light. It should be watered to the soil remains moist, although it will forgive you if you forget to water it. Limp leaves are a sign that it needs watering.
Please Note: Images are for illustrative purposes only and designed to be a representation of the item(s) being sold. Plants may also be pruned back, lower than stated heights, to encourage new growth.
Four-Coloured Inch Plant
Tradescantia 'Quadricolor'
Tradescantia 'Quadricolor'
Product description
Tradescantia zebrina Quadricolor, commonly known as Four-Coloured Inch Plant, is a vibrant indoor plant. The plants foliage bears a striped pattern and is full of colour, featuring dark green, light pink, purple and black throughout. The air-purifying qualities of the plant are very beneficial, cleaning the air around the plant effectively. It can easily be placed in indoor spaces such as homes and offices, as well as on shelves, desks, window sills and tabletops.
When you care for this plant, it is important to place it in bright, indirect light. It should be watered to the soil remains moist, although it will forgive you if you forget to water it. Limp leaves are a sign that it needs watering.
Please Note: Images are for illustrative purposes only and designed to be a representation of the item(s) being sold. Plants may also be pruned back, lower than stated heights, to encourage new growth.
House Plant Size Guide
House plants come in a wide array of shapes and sizes depending on the variety and maturity of the plant.
6cm/12cm/15cm/19cm/23cm nursery pots are the most common size of pot that they are sold in. This measurement is the diameter at the top of the pot.
12cm potted plants are the most popular providing great value for money and an instant impact. Larger plants that come in pots of 20cm+ are great for making a statement in any room and can represent years of growth to get to that level of maturity and size.
Plant specs, care guide & tips
Key features
Specifications
Instructions
Top Tip
Pinch back the stems of your Tradescantia regularly to encourage bushier growth and maintain its compact, lush appearance. If the plant becomes leggy, take cuttings from healthy stems and replant them to refresh its shape. Place the plant in a spot where it receives bright, filtered light to maintain its vibrant leaf colours, as too much shade can dull its appearance.
How to Water
Tradescantia prefers its soil to remain slightly moist but not waterlogged. Water thoroughly when the top 2–3 cm of soil feels dry to the touch, allowing any excess water to drain away completely. During the active growing season, increase watering slightly, but reduce it in winter when the plant’s growth slows. Always use lukewarm water to avoid shocking the roots, and ensure the plant is never left sitting in stagnant water.
How to Plant
To plant Tradescantia, choose a pot with good drainage and fill it with a light, well-draining potting mix such as one made for houseplants or mixed with perlite. Ensure the plant is placed in a bright location with indirect sunlight to encourage its vibrant foliage. When re-potting, place the Tradescantia at the same soil level as before, gently firm the soil around the roots, and water lightly. Tradescantia can also thrive in hanging baskets, allowing its trailing stems to cascade beautifully.
