Tradescantia zebrina ‘Purple Passion’

Tradescantia zebrina ‘Purple Passion’ is a spectacular variety of Tradescantia, highly appreciated for its elongated, bicolor leaves, with the upper side green-silver crossed by metallic violet stripes and the underside completely violet-purple. It is a vigorous plant, with fast growth and a trailing habit, perfect for hanging pots or decorative planters.

🌿 Botanical characteristics:

• Full name: Tradescantia zebrina ‘Purple Passion’

• Common name: Bridal veil, wandering Jew, trailing plant

• Family: Commelinaceae

• Growth type: Trailing perennial plant, with long and flexible shoots

• Leaves: Oval-elongated, green with silver and violet stripes, intense violet underside

• Flowers: Small, pink-lilac, appear occasionally, but the ornamental value is given by the foliage

🌞 Growing conditions:

• Light: Strong, filtered light; in partial shade the colors remain intense, but growth is slower. Strong direct sun can burn the leaves

• Soil: Loose, well-drained, based on peat and perlite

• Watering: Moderate; let the substrate dry slightly between waterings

• Optimal temperature: 18–26°C; does not tolerate temperatures below 12°C

• Humidity: Normal to moderate; easily adapts indoors

✨ Advantages and uses:

• Spectacular, multicolored foliage, decorative all year round

• Fast growth and trailing habit, ideal for hanging pots

• Easy to propagate by cuttings, suitable also for beginners

• Modern and exotic accent in any indoor space

To keep the foliage dense and the colors intense, periodic trimming of the tips and replanting every few years is recommended.

⚠️ Note: The leaves of Tradescantia zebrina ‘Purple Passion’ are sensitive and may show minor imperfections (dry edges, spots or discolorations), especially during transport or when changing environmental conditions. These aspects are only aesthetic and do not affect the plant’s viability. The stems of this plant are very fragile and can break easily during transport.

Height including pot 20 cm

The decorative pot is not included in the price.