Purple Tradescantia Starter Plant | Live Tradescantia zebrina | Trailing Houseplant

💜 Purple Tradescantia Starter Plant

Please Note: We require a minimum purchase of two (2) plants per order. Feel free to mix and match any two starter plants from our shop!

Add bold color and trailing beauty to your indoor plant collection with our Purple Tradescantia Starter Plant(Tradescantia zebrina). Loved for its vibrant purple foliage accented with shimmering silver stripes, this fast-growing houseplant brings eye-catching color and texture to shelves, hanging planters, and windowsills.

Each 2.5" starter plant is carefully grown and hand-selected for healthy roots and vigorous growth, giving you a strong start with this easy-care favorite. Whether cascading from a hanging basket or spilling over the edge of a decorative planter, Purple Tradescantia is sure to become a standout in your collection.

🌱 Plant Highlights

🌿 Botanical Name: Tradescantia zebrina

💚 Common Names: Purple Tradescantia, Wandering Dude

🪴 Pot Size: 2.5" grower pot

🌱 Difficulty: Easy

🌿 Growth Habit: Fast-growing trailing and vining plant

💜 Foliage: Vibrant purple leaves with shimmering silver stripes

🌞 Care Instructions

Light: Bright, indirect light is ideal. A little morning sun helps maintain the richest purple color.

Water: Allow the top inch of soil to dry between waterings. Avoid keeping the soil constantly wet.

Temperature: Thrives between 60–80°F (16–27°C).

Humidity: Adapts well to average household humidity but appreciates occasional extra humidity.

Soil: Well-draining indoor potting mix.

Plant Tip: Trim vines occasionally to encourage fuller growth, and root cuttings easily in water or soil to create new plants.

❤️ Why You'll Love It

✔ Vibrant purple and silver foliage

✔ Fast-growing trailing vines

✔ Extremely easy to propagate

✔ Beginner friendly and low maintenance

✔ Perfect for hanging baskets, shelves, and plant stands

✔ Adds bold tropical color to any room

📦 Shipping & Handling

📦 Every plant is carefully packaged to help protect the foliage and roots during shipping.

🪴 Arrives in a healthy 2.5" grower pot, ready to display or transplant.

🌱 Some soil shifting during transit is completely normal.

🏠 Please unpack your plant promptly and bring it indoors upon delivery.

🌿 As a living plant, each Purple Tradescantia is unique and may vary slightly in size, color, and appearance from the photos shown.

⚠️ Please Note: Tradescantia zebrina may cause mild skin irritation in some people and can be mildly toxic if chewed by pets. Keep out of reach of curious cats and dogs.