Tradescantia Plant. Tradescantia, also known as the inch plant, and is native to north and south america. Many tradescantia species look similar, with trailing or climbing stems covered in thin, lanceolate leaves.
They are perennial and evergreen herbaceous plants native to the south american continent. Tradescantia are grown in the garden as hardy or half hardy perennials. Propagation is also an easy and effective way to “refresh” your tradescantia when it begins to show its age.
Tradescantia Zebrina Plant. The leaves are ovate and clasp the stem at the base. Boasting attractive, vining purple and green leaves with silver stripes, the tradescantia zebrina is ideal for hanging baskets and plant hangers.
It is best grown in hanging baskets because of its colorful leaves coming out of. Tradescantia zebrina 'quadricolor' is an old favorite, trailing houseplant displaying colorful, pointed, striped leaves of pink, purple, silver and green. Boasting attractive, vining purple and green leaves with silver stripes, the tradescantia zebrina is ideal for hanging baskets and plant hangers.
