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Overview
Inch plant has branching succulent stems that trail and root at their nodes. Alternate leaves have closed sheaths and two longitudinal silvery stripes; their undersides are usually reddish-purple. Fine hairs occur along leaf margins.
The undated NC State account places its native origin from Mexico to Colombia. It describes rapid creeping growth and propagation from stem cuttings, distinguishing hanging baskets and indoor cultivation from outdoor groundcover.
Origins & earliest records
Terrestrial
Evidence & interpretation
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- Specialist extension accountTradescantia zebrinaResearch access: 2026-10-21
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