Inch plant
Tradescantia zebrina · Spiderworts · Spiderwort family
Also known as: Wandering Jew · Zebra Plant · Silver Inch Plant
Very easy20–40cmNot pet-safe
Inch plant care at a glance
Inch plant (Tradescantia zebrina) needs a moderate amount of water and prefers to grow in sun to partial shade. Ideal temperature: 18–24 °C.
- Water need
- Medium
- Light
- Sun to part shade
- Soil moisture
- Evenly moist
- Nutrients
- Low
- Ideal temperature
- 18–24 °C
- Life cycle
- Perennial
Pests, Diseases & Toxicity on Inch plant
Possible pests on Inch plant include Spider mites, Aphids, Mealybugs and Scale insects. A common disease is Stem rot. Also possible: Leaf spot. Inch plant is mildly toxic to cats, dogs and humans.
Pest
- Spider mites Medium
- Aphids Low
- Mealybugs Low
- Scale insects Low
- Whitefly Low
Disease
- Stem rot High
- Leaf spot Medium
Toxicity
- General GI irritation Low
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Frequently asked questions about Inch plant
- Which pests affect Inch plant?
- Possible pests on Inch plant include Spider mites, Aphids, Mealybugs and Scale insects.
- Which diseases affect Inch plant?
- A common disease is Stem rot. Also possible: Leaf spot.
- Is Inch plant toxic to cats and dogs?
- Inch plant is mildly toxic to cats, dogs and humans.
- How much water does Inch plant need?
- Inch plant has a moderate water requirement.
- What light does Inch plant need?
- Inch plant prefers to grow in sun to partial shade.
- Is Inch plant frost-hardy?
- Inch plant is not frost-hardy. Its lower limit is around 5 °C.