Tradescantia Zebrina
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99 AED - Regular price
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- Sale price
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99 AED
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Plant at a Glance
Botanical Name: Tradescantia Zebrina
Common Name: Tradescantia Zebrina
Native to Mexico and Central America, Tradescantia Zebrina is known for its trailing stems and striking purple, silver, and green striped leaves. It’s a fast-growing plant that works beautifully in hanging pots or on shelves. Fun fact: the purple undersides of its leaves help reflect light back through the plant, boosting photosynthesis in lower-light conditions.
Light Guide
Tradescantia Zebrina thrives in bright, indirect light, which helps maintain its vibrant colours. In UAE homes, place it near a window with filtered sunlight. It can tolerate some gentle morning sun, but avoid harsh direct afternoon rays, which can fade or scorch the leaves.
Watering
Water when the top few centimetres of soil feel dry. This plant prefers slightly moist soil but doesn’t like sitting in water. If you’re using one of our self-watering pots, just keep the reservoir topped up - it helps maintain even moisture and supports faster, fuller growth.
Temperature & Humidity
This plant is comfortable in temperatures between 20-30°C and adapts well to typical UAE indoor conditions. It enjoys moderate humidity but doesn’t require anything special - just keep it away from strong A/C airflow to prevent leaf edges from drying out.
Ongoing Care
Trim the stems regularly to encourage bushier growth and prevent legginess. You can easily propagate cuttings in water - they root quickly and make great additions to the same pot or new ones. Remove any faded or dry leaves to keep the plant looking full and vibrant.






Tradescantia Zebrina
- Regular price
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99 AED - Regular price
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- Sale price
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99 AED
Why Studio Chloro?
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Unbeatable Quality
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Easy to Care For
Our signature self-watering pots ensure your plants will always thrive. Yes, even with you.
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