Tradescantia zebrina
'Spiderwort'
Zebrina is fast growing with heads 6 to 8cm across on long running stems, best pruned to be kept compact. This hardy cultivar is well suited for indoor growing but must be kept under high light to keep shape and colour. Great for indoor baskets. In terrariums regular pruning is required.
Water well if kept in pots but sparingly in terrariums; potting mix should be allowed to almost dry between waterings. Keep in a bright well-lit area or provide artificial light. Avoid heaters and draughty positions. Fertiliser should be only used it you would like the plant to grow. Lack of fertiliser will keep plants shorter and more compact.
Temperatures above 20 deg C will speed up growth, between 15 and 20 deg C growth will be extremely slow and plants can be pruned to keep compact. Long periods below 12 deg C may cause plants to rot. Dead leaves must be removed to prevent damage to healthy growth. Keep on the dry side in winter.
Caution - harmful if eaten.
Skin & eye irritant.
