How to prune Tradescantia zebrina in the latest guide? Pruning methods for Tradescantia zebrina

Tradescantia zebrina gets its name because its leaves look very much like bamboo leaves, with stripes on the leaves. Tradescantia zebrina is a very popular indoor hanging potted plant and grows relatively fast. When we care for it at home, we need to prune it often so that it grows better and its plant shape looks better.

1. Pinching: Tradescantia zebrina grows relatively fast, so during its growing period it needs to be pinched often. This can promote the sprouting of side branches, and the overall plant shape will become fuller and have higher ornamental value. Pinching means cutting off 1~2 cm from the tip of the main branch, then avoiding getting water on the wound, and waiting for it to dry naturally. After the side branches grow out, pinch it again. After several rounds of this, Tradescantia zebrina will grow very full.

2. Cut off diseased branches and withered leaves: No matter what plant it is, during growth it will produce diseased branches, or some branches with poor growth. Tradescantia zebrina is no exception. At this time we need to be ruthless and cut off all these diseased and weak branches. Only in this way can the healthy branches get more nutrients and avoid wasting nutrients.

3. Cut off long branches: During the growth of Tradescantia zebrina, some branches develop relatively well and become very long. Such branches not only affect the overall beauty, but also absorb too many nutrients, so that other branches cannot get nutrients. Therefore, for these branches we must cut, cut, cut.

4. Cut off old branches: When Tradescantia zebrina has grown for about two years, by then it has become very dense. You can prune it, preferably in spring together with repotting, and you can also prune the root system along the way.

First take Tradescantia zebrina out of the pot, then pat off the soil, and check whether there are old roots or rotten roots. If there are any, cut them all off. For the relatively old branches, they need to be cut off from the roots, so that new branches will grow out. After pruning, disinfect the roots, let them dry, and then repot and plant.