Inch Plant
Inch Plant (Tradescantia zebrina) is a vine growing 6-12 inches long, hardy in USDA zones 10-11, with fast growth in well-drained, loamy soil, requiring indirect light and medium moisture, and it is neither edible nor medicinal.
Habit
Vine
Height
20 to 30 cm
Growth
Fast
Soil
Well-drained, loamy
Shade
Indirect light
Moisture
Medium
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Origin
Central America
Climatic Condition
Tropical, Subtropical
Temperature (°)
18 to 28
Humidity (%)
60% to 80%
Potting media
Peat-perlite mix
Fertilizers
Organic Fertilizer
Watering
Moderate
Plant Weight
20-50 g
Flowering Time
Summer
Soil Ph level
6.0 to 7.5
Water Ph level
6.0 to 7.0
Soil EC
0.3 to 1.0
Yield Per Plant
Ornamental ground cover
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
Perennial
Health Benefits
Used for ornamental ground cover, easy to grow.
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% peat, 25% perlite, 25% compost
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 2-3 weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Common Diseases
Root Rot, Powdery Mildew, Spider Mites, Leaf Spot, Aphids
Symptoms
Wilting, white powder, webbing, brown spots
Organic Remedies
Prune affected parts, use neem oil, improve air circulation