Flowering Inch Plant (Tradescantia Cerinthoides) is a perennial subshrub in the Commelinaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and partial shade or filtered_light or full_sun (indirect) light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Tradescantia cerinthoides is a trailing subshrub native to southeast Brazil, known for its attractive foliage and small three-petaled flowers.

Flowering Inch Plant

Flowering Inch Plant

Tradescantia Cerinthoides

Tradescantia cerinthoides is a trailing subshrub native to southeast Brazil, known for its attractive foliage and small three-petaled flowers.

Quick Facts

Type
subshrub
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
Moderate
Light
Partial Shade, filtered_light, full_sun (indirect)
Hardiness Zones
9-11

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, well-drained
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, ornamental trailing plant

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Flowering Inch Plant

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Repot
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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Commelinaceae
Genus:Tradescantia
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