Basic Information about your Tradescantia

Scientific name:Tradescantia zebrina ‘Burgundy’

Common names: Burgundy Tradescantia, Burgundy Inch Plant

Plant type: Tropical trailing plant

Family: Commelinaceae

Native range: Cultivar (selected form of Tradescantia zebrina)

Natural habitat: Tropical forests of Mexico and Central America, where it grows as a spreading groundcover beneath the forest canopy

Difficulty level: Easy

Fun fact: The Burgundy Tradescantia is admired for its rich burgundy-purple foliage with a velvety sheen, adding bold color to hanging baskets and indoor plant displays.

How to care for your Tradescantia

LIGHT

The Nanouk Tradescantia likes bright indirect light. This plant will tolerate low light conditions. It can tolerate partial direct sunlight, don’t leave it for too long; it will burn the leaves.

WATER

This Tradescantia needs water when they are fully dry out. Let it dry between waterings. Overwatering will cause it to die.

HUMIDITY

Your Tradescantia does fine in house humidity. It will benefit from the occasional misting.

TEMPERATURE

Your Tradescantia does well in temperatures between 65-85 degrees.

FOOD

The Tradescantia likes to be fed monthly or every other month with some house plant fertilizer.

PET FRIENDLYNESS

It is harmful to pets consuming this plant is highly irritating.

Additional Tips*

Use a well-draining substrate, such as a mixture of coconut fiber, perlite, pine bark, and activated charcoal. This ensures good aeration and prevents excess humidity.

Common Issues for your Tradescantia

  • Leggy Growth

    Long stems with widely spaced leaves usually indicate that the plant is reaching for more light. Move it closer to bright indirect light and prune stretched growth.

  • Crispy Leaf Edges

    Brown, crispy edges can come from dry conditions, inconsistent watering, or environmental stress. Keep watering consistent and increase humidity if the air is very dry.

  • Droopy Leaves

    Drooping usually means the plant is thirsty or experiencing environmental stress. Check the soil and water thoroughly if the top portion feels dry.

  • Yellow Leaves

    Yellow leaves are commonly caused by excess moisture or naturally aging foliage. Let the soil dry slightly between waterings and remove heavily yellowed leaves.

  • Low Coloration

    Leaves may lose their vibrant colors or patterns and gradually turn more green due to changes in light, plant maturity, or natural reversion. Move the plant to brighter indirect light and monitor new growth for its normal coloration.

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