How to cultivate Tradescantia zebrina in winter? Detailed key points of the method

In winter, Tradescantia zebrina can survive and be grown as long as it is cared for properly. When planting Tradescantia zebrina in winter, it is best to keep the temperature at 18-25 degrees, and try not to let the temperature go above 25 degrees or below 18 degrees. When taking cuttings of Tradescantia zebrina, it is best to cut branches from healthy one- to two-year-old plants, and the cutting soil can be made by mixing river sand and vermiculite.

Winter cultivation methods for Tradescantia zebrina

1. Tradescantia zebrina, also known as striped inch plant and variegated spiderwort, is an evergreen herbaceous plant and is often grown as a household potted plant. So is Tradescantia zebrina easy to grow in winter? Tradescantia zebrina is not cold-tolerant, but as long as it is cared for properly in winter, it can survive and be grown. When planting Tradescantia zebrina in winter, it is best to place the plant indoors for cultivation.

2. If conditions permit, it is best to keep the temperature above 18 degrees in winter. The suitable temperature for Tradescantia zebrina cuttings is 18-25 degrees, and when it is below 18, the plant is very difficult to keep alive. Usually, it is best to take cuttings of Tradescantia zebrina in spring from March to May and in autumn from September to October. In these two seasons, the survival rate of cuttings is the highest, and the plant growth rate is also the fastest.

3. When taking cuttings of Tradescantia zebrina, it is best to cut branches from healthy one- to two-year-old plants. The best cutting length is about 8-10 cm. After that, the leaves on the branches need to be removed, leaving only a few leaves at the upper end. Then the branches need to be soaked in a carbendazim solution for disinfection, and then placed in a cool and ventilated place to dry

4. Tradescantia zebrina has low requirements for soil. When taking cuttings, river sand and vermiculite can be mixed to make the soil, or garden soil and rice husk ash, or garden soil and leaf mold, can be mixed to make the soil. Tradescantia zebrina has a high demand for water. After cutting is completed, water can be appropriately added to the soil, and with proper care the branches will be able to take root.