Tradescantia zebrina ‘Violet Hill’ - trailing plant with silver and deep violet leaves

Tradescantia zebrina ‘Violet Hill’ is a decorative variety of Tradescantia, valued for its spectacular foliage in metallic shades of silver, green, and deep violet. The glossy leaves, crossed by two shining silver stripes, elegantly contrast with the violet-purple underside, giving the plant an exotic and highly decorative appearance.

With a lush and flowing habit, this variety is ideal for hanging pots, planters, or shelves, where its stems can naturally cascade, forming a luxurious waterfall of colorful leaves.

🌿 Botanical characteristics:

• Full name: Tradescantia zebrina ‘Violet Hill’
• Common name: Tradescantia zebrina
• Family: Commelinaceae
• Plant type: perennial decorative foliage plant
• Flowing habit, richly branched
• Oval, glossy leaves with silver stripes and shades of green
• The underside of the leaves is deep violet
• Fast growing and easy to maintain

🌞 Growing conditions:

• Light: prefers bright indirect light. A few hours of gentle morning or evening sun enhance the leaf coloration.
• Substrate: airy, well-drained, rich in organic matter.
• Watering: moderate; water after the top layer of substrate dries slightly.
• Humidity: prefers moderate humidity but adapts easily to indoor conditions.
• Temperature: optimal growth range: 18-28°C. Avoid temperatures below 10°C.

🌱 Secret Garden recommendation:

👉 For vigorous growth and lush foliage, we recommend Secret Garden Premium Substrate for Tropical Plants & Araceae, which ensures excellent drainage and healthy root development.

✨ What makes it special:

• spectacular leaves with silver and deep violet reflections;
• fast growth and elegant, flowing habit;
• ideal for hanging pots and planters;
• very easy to propagate by cuttings;
• resilient plant suitable even for beginners.

📌 Note: Leaves may show minor aesthetic imperfections, scratches, tears, or slight discolorations caused during handling, packaging, or transport. These aspects are normal and do not affect the plant’s health. The intensity of the silver and violet shades may vary depending on light and growing conditions.

Height including pot: 12 cm

Ceramic pot is not included in the price.