Tradescantia zebrina ‘Purple Passion’ - pianta rampicante con fogliame viola

Tradescantia zebrina ‘Purple Passion’ is a striking variety of Tradescantia, highly valued for its elongated, two-toned leaves, with the upper side green-silver streaked with metallic violet stripes and the underside completely violet-purple. It is a vigorous plant, fast-growing with a trailing habit, perfect for hanging pots or decorative planters.

🌿 Botanical characteristics:

• Full name: Tradescantia zebrina ‘Purple Passion’

• Common name: Bride’s veil, wandering Jew, trailing plant

• Family: Commelinaceae

• Growth type: Perennial trailing plant with long, flexible shoots

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

• Flowers: Small, pink-lilac, appearing occasionally, but the ornamental value lies in the foliage

🌞 Growing conditions:

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

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

• Watering: Moderate; allow the soil to 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

• A modern and exotic accent in any indoor space

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

⚠️ Note: The leaves of Tradescantia zebrina ‘Purple Passion’ are delicate and may show minor imperfections (dry edges, spots, or discolorations), especially during transport or when changing environmental conditions. These aspects are purely cosmetic 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 10 cm

The decorative pot is not included in the price.