Inch Plant care guide
Tradescantia zebrina
Short version: bright indirect keeps the purple vivid, and water when top 2–3 cm dry. The full care profile is below, and it is the same data PlantRx uses to build this plant's watering schedule inside the app.
Inch Plant care at a glance
| Light | Bright indirect keeps the purple vivid |
|---|---|
| Water | When top 2–3 cm dry |
| Soil | Standard mix |
| Humidity | Average |
| Temperature | 59–79°F |
| Toxicity | Mildly irritating to pets |
How often should you water an Inch Plant?
When top 2–3 cm dry. That is the single thing most likely to kill it — more houseplants die from the watering can than from anything else. In PlantRx, saving this plant to your garden turns that line into a dated reminder that shifts with your local forecast.
How much light does an Inch Plant need?
Bright indirect keeps the purple vivid. Keep the soil (standard mix) and humidity (average) matched to that, and hold the room between 59–79°F.
Is Inch Plant safe for cats and dogs?
Mildly irritating to pets. PlantRx gives three separate verdicts — people, dogs and cats — on every plant it reads. This is general guidance, not veterinary advice: if an animal or child has eaten any part of a plant, call a vet or a poison line rather than relying on an app.
Grower's note
Pinch stems regularly — it gets bushier instead of stringy.
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PlantRx identifies a plant from a photo, scores its health out of 100 and builds the care schedule for you — including watering reminders adjusted to your local weather.