What it is: This listing is a hanging basket sold as Tradescantia albiflora Variegated. This care follows inch-plant guidance. Our photos show trailing cream-variegated stems.

Light: Bright, indirect light suits it best; it can take some sun with afternoon protection to prevent leaf scorch (NC State Extension). A grow bulb can help through dark winters. No light level guarantees how bold the pink, cream or silver markings on new leaves will stay.

Watering & care: Keep the mix moist but well drained; water when the top inch begins to dry (NC State Extension). Pinch stems to encourage denser growth and limit legginess (NC State Extension).

Humidity: Average home humidity is usually fine; Tradescantia also tolerates higher humidity (NC State Extension). A pebble tray gives only a small, local boost if winter air is very dry.

Temperature: Keep it in a comfortable room—about 18–24 °C (65–75 °F) suits zebrina-type plants (NC State Extension). Bring tropical types indoors before nights drop below about 10 °C (50 °F) (NC State Extension).

Winter indoors: In winter, keep it away from cold drafts and heating vents, water less often as growth slows, and still check the mix before watering. Trim leggy stems in spring to refresh the plant (NC State Extension).

Expected indoor size: As a houseplant, NC State Extension lists inch-plant type Tradescantia about 15–23 cm (6–9 in) tall with stems that trail about 30–60 cm (1–2 ft) or more if you let them. How large yours gets depends on light, warmth, pot size, pruning and care, and we can't promise a particular trail length, leaf size, shape or pattern.

Feeding: Feed lightly in spring and summer while it is growing; our Schultz All Purpose Plant Food works at a light dilution. Ease off in fall and winter.

Pets & pests: The watery sap and leaves of some Tradescantia can irritate skin; gloves are wise when pruning (NC State Extension). Inch plant (Tradescantia) is toxic to dogs, cats and horses; contact can cause dermatitis (ASPCA; NC State Extension). Keep it out of reach of pets and children. Watch for spider mites, aphids, mealybugs, scale, thrips and whiteflies (NC State Extension).

About your plant: Every plant is a little different. Size, fullness, leaf count and variegation vary from plant to plant and change with age and light; young plants may not yet show mature leaf features, so we can't promise a particular leaf size, shape or pattern. The size option (8") refers to the hanging basket diameter. It does not guarantee an exact plant height, trail length or leaf count. Photos show typical plants from our greenhouse, not the specific plant you will receive. The shared gallery image shows other Tradescantia as inspiration.