Light
Very bright / some direct âą approx. 20,000â40,000 lux
Commelinaceae
Tradescantia zebrina âViolet Hillâ in Kokodama
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Every plant is handâpicked for health and visual appeal, so you receive a strong, wellâestablished plant.
- Representative photos:
Product images show a typical plant of this variety. Natural differences in leaf number, shape or variegation are normal â your plant will still match in type and quality.
- Size details:
Listed sizes refer to pot diameter (cm) and approximate overall height (cm) from the base of the pot to the tallest leaf or stem.
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Tradescantia zebrina âViolet Hillâ in Kokodama at a glance:
Tradescantia zebrina 'Violet Hill' in Kokodama combines a bold striped trailing plant with a 15 cm coconut-fibre planter, so the whole piece arrives as a display object rather than only a plant to be styled later. The foliage carries cool silver striping over darker leaves with vivid violet beneath, while the natural fibre container softens the look and suits desks, shelves, and smaller stands. Because the Kokodama is non-hanging and compact, it works best where the stems can begin to trail gently rather than where a long cascade is already needed.
Strong indirect light, partial drying between waterings, and occasional trimming will keep both plant and presentation neat, colourful, and easy to integrate into contemporary indoor spaces. Tip pinching helps.
Tradescantia zebrina âViolet Hillâ in Kokodama
Quick Care Guide
Water
Water when ~40â60% dry
Substrate
Moisture-retentive but aerated âą Evenly moist âą Organic-leaning âą Fine-medium
Temperature
Ideal: 15â24 °C âą Avoid below: 10 °C
Humidity
Moist 50â60 %
Growth habit
trailing groundcover
Support
not needed
Growth speed
Average
Max size indoors
Max. trail length: 60 cm âą Max. spread: 60 cm
Toxicity & safety
Mildly toxic
Origin & habitat
Cultivar of Tradescantia zebrina
How to read these metrics
These metrics are standardised reference points. We compile them by reviewing and cross-checking multiple botanical and horticultural references, then refining them through real-world growing experience. Source links: Plant Care Resources.
Please use the values as guidance. Conditions vary by home, so the same plant can respond differently. For plant-specific context, read the full product description and browse our Plant Care Guides.
- Light: level + approximate lux at leaf level;
- Watering: â% dryâ is the trigger before watering again; lower % stays more evenly moist.
- Potting mix: one-line profile (structure/drainage âą moisture buffer âą base âą particle size).
- Temperature: âIdealâ comfort range; âAvoid belowâ marks higher stress risk.
- Humidity: target bands (Normal/Moist/Humid); consistency usually matters most.
- Growth habit: growth form (rosette, trailing, climbing) for placement and training.
- Support: needed/optional/none â whether stake, pole, or trellis improves structure and size.
- Growth speed: fast/average/slow under decent indoor conditionsâexpectations, not a promise.
- Max size indoors: realistic long-term potential; format differs for climbers vs. trailers.
- Toxicity & safety: chemical irritants/toxicity and physical hazards (spines, bristles).
- Origin & habitat: native region + typical biome/habitat as context.
Plant Care Basics:
- Care basics â Main hub with links to all houseplant care guides.
- After delivery & first week â Unpacking, first placement, and early recovery.
- Light â How much light houseplants really need indoors.
- Watering â When to water and how to avoid root rot.
- Substrates & roots â Potting mixes and drainage for strong root systems.
- Humidity â When humidity matters and what actually helps.
- Fertilizing â Simple feeding routine without burning roots.
- Problems & pests â Yellow leaves, brown tips, bugs, and fixes that work.
- Semi-hydro â How to run low-maintenance mineral substrates.
Your new plant has just travelled a long way and needs a calm start in its new home. For step-by-step unboxing and first-week care, check our after-delivery care guide. For deeper tips on how your plant settles in over the next weeks, read our houseplant acclimatization guide.
