Tradescantia Zebrina ‘Purpusii’
£9.99
In stock. Delivered in 2-3 days.
| Size: | 8cm Pot |
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What we ❤️ about this plant:
💜 Rich purple and deep green foliage with a subtle silvery sheen
🌿 Bold pointed leaves create a dense, colourful trailing display
☀️ Best in bright, indirect light to maintain its strongest purple colouring
💧 Easy to care for – allow the upper layer of compost to dry slightly between waterings
📈 Fast-growing and naturally trailing, perfect for shelves, pots and hanging displays
Add rich, dramatic colour to your houseplant collection with Tradescantia ‘Zebrina Purpusii’, a striking trailing plant characterised by its deep green, burgundy and purple foliage. Compared with the more familiar silver-striped Tradescantia zebrina, ‘Purpusii’ has a darker, richer appearance with less pronounced silver striping.
Its pointed leaves develop particularly attractive purple and burgundy tones, while the undersides provide an even deeper splash of colour. Brighter indirect light generally encourages the strongest colouring, creating a beautiful contrast alongside predominantly green houseplants.
Naturally fast-growing and trailing, Tradescantia ‘Zebrina Purpusii’ quickly develops a full cascading habit. It is ideal for shelves, plant stands and hanging planters where its colourful stems can tumble freely over the edges.
Tradescantias are also extremely easy to propagate and respond well to regular trimming. Pinching or cutting back longer stems encourages fresh branching and helps maintain a dense, bushy plant rather than allowing the growth to become sparse.
How to Care for Tradescantia ‘Zebrina Purpusii’
• Position in bright, indirect light for the richest foliage colour; lower light can result in greener growth.
• A little gentle morning or evening sun can intensify its purple colouring, but avoid prolonged harsh midday sunlight.
• Water when the upper layer of compost begins to dry, allowing excess water to drain freely.
• Use a good-quality, free-draining houseplant compost and avoid leaving the roots permanently wet.
• Pinch or trim longer stems regularly to encourage branching and maintain a fuller, bushier appearance.
• Feed approximately once a month during spring and summer with a diluted balanced houseplant fertiliser.
Plant Information
Botanical Name: Tradescantia zebrina ‘Purpusii’
Common Name: Purple Zebrina / Inch Plant
Pot Size: 8cm
Position: Bright indirect light
Watering: Allow the upper layer of compost to dry slightly between waterings
Growth Habit: Fast-growing, trailing and spreading evergreen
Mature Size: Approximately 15–25cm tall with trailing stems reaching 60cm+
Pet Friendly: No
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Description
Add rich, dramatic colour to your houseplant collection with Tradescantia ‘Zebrina Purpusii’, a striking trailing plant characterised by its deep green, burgundy and purple foliage. Compared with the more familiar silver-striped Tradescantia zebrina, ‘Purpusii’ has a darker, richer appearance with less pronounced silver striping.
Its pointed leaves develop particularly attractive purple and burgundy tones, while the undersides provide an even deeper splash of colour. Brighter indirect light generally encourages the strongest colouring, creating a beautiful contrast alongside predominantly green houseplants.
Naturally fast-growing and trailing, Tradescantia ‘Zebrina Purpusii’ quickly develops a full cascading habit. It is ideal for shelves, plant stands and hanging planters where its colourful stems can tumble freely over the edges.
Tradescantias are also extremely easy to propagate and respond well to regular trimming. Pinching or cutting back longer stems encourages fresh branching and helps maintain a dense, bushy plant rather than allowing the growth to become sparse.
How to Care for Tradescantia ‘Zebrina Purpusii’
• Position in bright, indirect light for the richest foliage colour; lower light can result in greener growth.
• A little gentle morning or evening sun can intensify its purple colouring, but avoid prolonged harsh midday sunlight.
• Water when the upper layer of compost begins to dry, allowing excess water to drain freely.
• Use a good-quality, free-draining houseplant compost and avoid leaving the roots permanently wet.
• Pinch or trim longer stems regularly to encourage branching and maintain a fuller, bushier appearance.
• Feed approximately once a month during spring and summer with a diluted balanced houseplant fertiliser.
Plant Information
Botanical Name: Tradescantia zebrina ‘Purpusii’
Common Name: Purple Zebrina / Inch Plant
Pot Size: 8cm
Position: Bright indirect light
Watering: Allow the upper layer of compost to dry slightly between waterings
Growth Habit: Fast-growing, trailing and spreading evergreen
Mature Size: Approximately 15–25cm tall with trailing stems reaching 60cm+
Pet Friendly: No
