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Looking for tradescantia plants for sale in New Zealand? Discover vibrant and easy-care options to brighten your home or garden. Tradescantia, commonly known as spiderwort or wandering Jew, is prized for its colourful foliage and adaptability. These plants thrive indoors as well as outdoors, making them a popular choice for both beginner and experienced gardeners. Whether you want a low-maintenance houseplant or a vivid ground cover, browse our range of tradescantia plants for sale and find the perfect variety for your collection.

Tradescantia blossfeldiana plant with pink, white, and green variegated foliage.

Tradescantia blossfeldiana

Tradescantia blossfeldiana is an attractive trailing foliage plant valued for its soft green leaves with rich purple undersides and vigorous growth habit. This adaptable plant performs very well in New Zealand as an indoor plant, container feature, or groundcover in warm sheltered gardens. It is ideal for gardeners wanting reliable colour contrast with minimal maintenance. Tradescantia blossfeldiana adds texture, movement, and year round interest to hanging baskets, patios, borders, and interior spaces.

Suited to regions: Subtropical
Plant type: Indoor Plants
Height: 10 cm
Spread: 50 cm
Tolerances: Shade
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Pool areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Tropical
Tradescantia pallida purpurea growing from a pot with trailing purple foliage.
Tradescantia pallida

Tradescantia pallida is a striking foliage plant valued for its rich purple trailing stems and narrow pointed leaves. This hardy and fast growing...

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Tradescantia chrysophylla plant with trailling foliage.
Tradescantia chrysophylla

Tradescantia chrysophylla is an attractive trailing foliage plant valued for its soft golden green leaves and fast growing habit. This versatile...

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Tradescantia sillamontana plant with velvet covered green leaves.
Tradescantia sillamontana

Tradescantia sillamontana is a distinctive foliage plant valued for its soft silver grey leaves covered in fine hairs and its small pink flowers in...

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Tradescantia virginiana plant with elegant, purple flowers.
Tradescantia virginiana

Tradescantia virginiana is a hardy perennial valued for its upright grassy foliage and vibrant three petalled flowers in shades of blue purple and...

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Tradescantia 'Blue and Gold' plant with blue flowers and green-yellow foliage.
Tradescantia 'Blue and Gold'

Tradescantia 'Blue and Gold' is an eye catching foliage plant valued for its striking variegated leaves featuring blue green tones with golden yellow...

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Tradescantia Zebrina growing a pot with trailing silver and purple foliage.
Tradescantia zebrina

Tradescantia zebrina is a popular trailing foliage plant admired for its purple and silver striped leaves and fast growing habit. This versatile...

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Tradescantia albo vittata variegated leaves.
Tradescantia albiflora 'Albo-Vittata'

Tradescantia albiflora 'Albo-Vittata' is a popular trailing foliage plant admired for its green leaves striped with crisp white variegation. This...

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Cyanotis somaliensis

Cyanotis somaliensis, commonly known as the Kittens Ears Plant, is an evergreen perennial grown for its soft-looking and colourful foliage. Trailing...

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Tradescantia blossfeldiana

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Why Choose Tradescantia Plants?

Tradescantia plants are renowned for their beautiful leaves, which come in striking shades of purple, green, gold, and silver. Not only are they visually appealing, but they're also very easy to grow, tolerating a range of conditions from bright, indirect light to partial shade. Tradescantia is ideal for hanging baskets, pots, or as fast-growing ground cover. Their trailing habit makes them perfect for cascading over shelves and planters indoors, or for filling gaps in garden beds.

Our Tradescantia Plants for Sale

We offer a curated selection of tradescantia plants for sale, each with unique features and colours. If you want deep purple foliage, consider Tradescantia pallida, which adds bold texture to indoor settings. For classic green and violet flowers, Tradescantia virginiana is a hardy perennial that easily flourishes in New Zealand gardens. Golden hues are available with Tradescantia chrysophylla, a standout choice for contemporary living spaces.

Fans of unusual leaf textures will appreciate Tradescantia sillamontana for its fuzzy, silvery appearance and robust growth. If you prefer a dramatic, striped effect, Tradescantia zebrina offers lush, trailing foliage in purple and silver tones—perfect for adding a splash of colour to your indoor plant collection.

How to Grow Tradescantia

Growing tradescantia is remarkably simple. These plants prefer well-draining soil and regular watering, though they are forgiving if you occasionally forget. Most tradescantia varieties thrive in bright, indirect light, but can tolerate shadier spots. They propagate easily—just snip a stem and root it in water or moist soil—perfect for sharing or expanding your collection. Tradescantia can even be moved outside after the danger of frost passes, transforming garden beds with vibrant foliage.

Tradescantia Benefits and Uses

Tradescantia plants offer more than just beauty. They can help purify indoor air, add lush texture to garden landscapes, and enhance the aesthetic of patios, balconies, and offices. Their trailing growth habit makes them ideal for vertical arrangements and hanging planters, while their resilience suits busy lifestyles. With so many tradescantia plants for sale, it’s easy to find a variety that matches your taste and space requirements.

Explore our tradescantia collection and bring home an easy-care, colourful plant today. With expert advice and top-quality selections, your next favourite houseplant or garden accent is waiting.


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