Zebrina

Zebrina is a separate plant species that are considered to be independent. This culture belongs to Tradescantia, but it is undoubtedly loved by flower growers to grow it at home. Due to its striped leaf color, this plant was named that way. In addition to its unusual colors, the culture can be useful as it has many medicinal properties. In more detail, the list of ailments that Zebrina helps to cope with is very, very large, including cholera, and this plant is also very effective in treating burns.

In addition, Zebrina is a natural air purifier, like the entire Tradescantia family. These also include spathiphyllum and chlorophytum.

Zebrina: flower description and characteristics

Tradescantia Zebrina: photo of a flower

Chariso collision - aka Golden mustache are similar in properties to Zebrina. The juice of these plants is capable of having anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects, promotes rapid tissue regeneration, therefore, wounds are treated with it and, in general, this plant occupies an honorable place along with such "home doctors" as aloe and Kalanchoe. Various pets, in particular cats, are very fond of feasting on the leaves of this plant. They use it, replacing the need to consume fresh grass that grows on the street, when they feel unwell. In addition to cats, turtles, birds and other domestic animals are also not indifferent to this plant.

Zebrina: home care

These plants do not require special care for themselves, however, some rules still need to be followed.

Since indoor Zebrina is an ampelous plant, it is best to grow it on a free-standing stand or in a hanging planter. Like all indoor plants, Zebrin's Tradescantia is very responsive to sunlight, so you should definitely choose that part of the room that is constantly illuminated by the sun during the day. However, the plant should not be exposed to scorching direct sunlight, which negatively affects it. The room where the zebrin is grown must be constantly and regularly ventilated. Tradescantia Zebrin will grow very poorly in smoky conditions, for example, if the room is smoked and other unfavorable conditions are present.

If it is summer, then it will be very good to transfer the plant to the balcony or outside. Sometimes, some even deliberately transplant the crop into a flower bed along with geraniums or begonias.

Temperature

Tradescantia Zebrina room grows and develops comfortably in room conditions at a normal temperature of 25 degrees. However, in winter, it is better to lower the temperature to 13 degrees.

Watering

Zebrin needs to be watered regularly. However, opinions are divided here, and experienced flower growers argue. Some of them argue that the plant needs abundant watering, while others, on the contrary, attribute the plant to drought-resistant crops. Therefore, sticking to the golden mean, you should water the zebrin about twice a week. However, it is better to focus on the condition of the soil, since both overdrying of the soil and excessive moisture will be harmful for the plant. In winter, watering is usually reduced.

Tradescantia Zebrina is not a capricious flower, in terms of a certain level of air humidity. In rooms where radiators work, the plant can be grown, but it will still look better in more humid growing conditions. If the air in the apartment is too dry, it will be enough to spray the leaves from a spray bottle.

Fertilizers should not be applied very abundantly, but they should not be completely forgotten, since plants need an optimal level of nutrients. Here, ready-made mineral complex fertilizers are best suited, but at the same time it is necessary to reduce the concentration by about half what is indicated in the rules.

Zebrina: indoor flower transplant

Tradescantia Zebrina: photo of a flower

Indoor Zebrina looks beautiful and performs its decorative functions during the first three years of life. Then the plant already has a completely unattractive appearance, and, as a rule, it is replaced by a younger plant. Therefore, no one is engaged in transplanting a bush. You can only dwell on the landing rules in more detail.

For this plant, the optimal composition will be soil containing leafy soil, turf soil in equal proportions, and 1 part of sand.

Zebrina: reproduction

Tradescantia Zebrina: photo of a flower

Zebrina reproduces very simply. This process can be done all year long with cuttings. The breeding rules here are similar to the breeding technology of Tradescantia, as well as ivy, stephanotis and other plants.

The cuttings must be rooted in the ground, it is possible in the sand, but the easiest way to do this will be in a glass of water. Experienced growers recommend placing the cutting directly into the soil. For this, a small box is suitable, in which several seedlings are planted at once along the edge of the container walls. After some time, the cuttings will root quite well and it will be possible to transplant them into separate containers.

Beneficial features

Tradescantia Zebrina: photo of a flower

Indoor Zebrina is used as a healing agent. The culture was cultivated without fail in Buddhist monasteries. The ancient peoples of Latin America used Zebrina leaf powder to treat purulent diseases and other skin wounds and injuries such as tumors and bruises. Freshly squeezed juice of Tradescantia Zebrina has been used as a pain reliever, as well as in the treatment of tuberculosis. The Cubans actively treated a large number of diseases with Zebrina. For this, they specially prepared a decoction of Zebrina leaves. These decoctions were effective in violation of the gastrointestinal tract, various colitis, cholera and flatulence.

Also, scientists have proven that the plant has properties that reduce sugar levels in the human body, and also contains phytoncides, which are famous for their antimicrobial and antiviral properties.

Conclusion

Tradescantia Zebrina: indoor plant video

Tradescantia Zebrin in the apartment will perform not only a decorative function, but also help get rid of various ailments. The culture should definitely be grown on the windowsill, where it will take an honorable place among indoor plants - healers. In addition, the leaves will purify the air, and the plant itself will be an indicator of the environmental friendliness of the living space.