Watering, fertilizing and more (zebra herb)

How do you water Tradescantia zebrina properly?

The leaf colors are particularly strong if you do not keep Tradescantia zebrina too moist. Water moderately during the main growing season so that the substrate is always slightly moist. Avoid waterlogging.

After watering, wait for the soil to dry well on top. Only then is it time to water again.

In winter the plant needs even less water, especially when it is cooler during this time.

What should be considered when fertilizing?

Zebra herb is not very demanding. It is enough if you provide it with some liquid fertilizer every 14 days during the main growing season from April to September.

Do you need to cut zebra herb?

Cutting is not absolutely necessary. Tradescantia zebrina will branch better if you cut off the shoot tips regularly.

Also, you can in the spring Cut cuttingsto propagate the plant.

When is it time to repot?

Since Tradescantia zebrina is fast-growing, it often needs a larger pot. Repot them in fresh substrate in spring. As a rule, several specimens are placed in one pot because the plant then looks more compact.

Which diseases and pests can occur?

Tradescantia zebrina loses its lower leaves over time. This is normal and not a sign of illness. If there is rot on the roots or shoots, you have kept the plant too moist.

Pests are very rare. Occasional aphid infestation can occur.

How do you care for Tradescantia zebrina in winter?

Zebra herb does not tolerate freezing temperatures. The location should never be colder than twelve degrees. You can care for the plant in the room all year round, then you just have to water more often. In winter you can also get a slightly cooler place at 15 to 18 degrees.