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Inch plant

Inch plant

Wandering dude

DifficultyVery easy
SeasonYear-round
FoliageA perennial

Meaning

Life going on, good luck

Leaves striped purple, green, and silver. It looks good hanging.

The sap can irritate skin. Mildly toxic to cats and dogs.

Light

Bright, indirect light

Water

Water when it dries

Temperature

15-28°C, not below 5°C

Feed

Once a month in spring and summer

Do this when you get home

  1. Put it somewhere bright. It suits a hanging pot.
  2. Water when the top of the soil is dry

Day to day

  • If the stems get long, cut them. A cutting in water roots very easily.
  • With good light, the purple gets deeper

Common questions

The leaves went green?

Not enough light.

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