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Tradescantia Zebrina

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Tradescantia Zebrina
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Wandering Jew
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Sun: Filtered sun to partial shade

Water: Typical water needs for a succulent

Temperature: Zone 9a from 20° F to 25° F (-6.7 ° C to -3.9° C) to Zone 11b from 45° F to 50° F (7.2° C to 10° C)

Winter Survival: Not cold hardy

Propagation: cuttings

Flower: in the Spring and early Summer, in the Spring and Fall, in the Fall and Winter

Flower Type: white, lavender-grey

Toxic: Generally non-toxic to humans and animals

Dormant: winter

Space Requirement: Indoors & Outdoors

Common Problems: Plants may rot if overwatered, Powdery mildew, pests


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Basc Care for Tradescantia Zebrina

Watering

What you need to remember is that this type of succulents needs to be watered for every 2 weeks

One simple tip for you is that you can use some online apps to check the soil status before you go water your succulents. I would recommend the ThePlantsCheck app, it has some nice features there.

Fertilizing

Only feed this succulent during its active growing seasons which means winter. Use the right fertilizer applied in the right amounts. Applying half-strength balanced fertilizer every month or so is recommended for optimal results.

Do not fertilize during winter as the plant is dormant.

Sun & Location Requirements for "Wandering Jew"

When planting Tradescantia Zebrina, keep in mind that they prefer indirect sunlight. This means that a bright spot out of the direct sun is ideal, and areas with some shade work best for them.

As per this succulent profile, it is only able to stay healthy when the environment temperature is above the range of zone 9a from 20° F to 25° F (-6.7 ° C to -3.9° C).

When temperatures drop below freezing, it is important to take precautions to protect Tradescantia Zebrina from the cold. Insulating and providing adequate drainage for the plant are key elements in helping it survive winter weather. Wind and sun exposure should also be minimized to prevent frost damage.

Any succulents in the group will need a medium space to grow. You can place your pot at your table or window. Since this plant needs more space than mini succulents, you should consider do not plant them together with other succulents/plants.

Tradescantia Zebrina also benefits from some indirect light throughout the day as well, so make sure you give it enough space to soak up light without becoming too exposed to heat.

Propagation

One way to propagate Tradescantia Zebrina is by cutting

Toxicity

Tradescantia Zebrina

Tradescantia Zebrina is not known to pose any significant health risks, as it is not considered to be toxic. However, it is best to keep the plant away from young children and pets, as they may ingest some of the parts of this plant that could contain toxins which can cause mild skin irritation.

Pests and Diseases

Tradescantia Zebrina can be affected common pests and diseases like most of the other succulents such as aphids, mealybugs, and Red spider mites.

If you do spot any of pest signs, you can treat your succulent using below methods.

  • Aphids: quarantine, clean infected plants, soapy water.
  • Mealybugs: quarantine, clean infected plants, soapy water.
  • Red spider mites: Quarantine, clean your infected plants, treatment with a systemic insecticidal/soapy water.

Besides that, to prevent serious health issues from happening, keep your succulent in a well-ventilated area and check it regularly for any signs of pests or health problems.

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