Light
Bright indirect • approx. 10,000–20,000 lux
Commelinaceae
Tradescantia mundula ‘Green Hill’
Inch Plant
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Care at a glance
Tradescantia mundula ‘Green Hill’
Watering
Water when ~40–60% dry
Substrate
Aerated • Moisture-buffered • Balanced organic + mineral • Medium
Temperature
Ideal: 15–24 °C • Avoid below: 10 °C
Humidity
Moist 50–60 %
Growth habit
Trailing herbaceous perennial.
Support
not needed
Growth speed
Average
Max size indoors
Max. trail length: 60 cm • Max. spread: 60 cm
Toxicity & safety
Mildly toxic
Origin & habitat
Cultivar of Tradescantia mundula; species native from southeastern and southern Brazil to northeastern Argentina
Outdoor growing
Outside from 10 °C · sheltered spot
How to read these values
These care values are quick reference points for indoor growing. Use them as a guide, then adjust for pot size, substrate, temperature and how quickly the substrate dries.
For more detail, read the full product description or visit our Plant Care Guides.
- Light: level and approximate lux at leaf level.
- Watering: “% dry” shows how far the substrate should dry before watering again.
- Substrate: structure, drainage, moisture retention, base material and particle size.
- Temperature: “Ideal” shows the preferred range; “Avoid below” marks the cold-stress threshold.
- Humidity: target range; steady conditions usually matter more than exact numbers.
- Growth habit: how the plant grows, such as upright, climbing, trailing, clumping or rosette-forming.
- Support: whether a stake, pole or trellis is needed, optional or unnecessary.
- Growth speed: expected pace under suitable indoor conditions; use as a guide, not a promise.
- Max size indoors: realistic long-term indoor size under good conditions.
- Toxicity & safety: irritation, toxicity or physical hazards such as spines or bristles.
- Origin & habitat: native range, hybrid background or typical habitat where relevant.
- Outdoor growing: when a potted indoor plant can be placed outside and what outdoor protection it needs.
Tradescantia mundula ‘Green Hill’
Tradescantia mundula ‘Green Hill’ is a trailing green Tradescantia with fleshy leaves, purple undersides and purple-flushed stems. The contrast sits mostly beneath the foliage, where darker leaf backs show as the stems hang down.
Soft trailing stems thicken well after trimming and produce cuttings from healthy tips. Older sparse growth can be refreshed before the plant loses density at the pot.
Tradescantia mundula ‘Green Hill’ green leaves and purple stems
- Leaf colour: The upper surface is dark to medium green, while the underside is dark purple.
- Stems: Purple stems remain visible between the leaves, especially on newer trailing growth.
- Growth habit: The plant forms trailing evergreen stems that can thicken into a full pot with regular pruning.
- Leaf texture: Fleshy leaves hold some moisture but still decline if the roots stay wet for too long.
- Flowers: Small white flowers can appear on settled plants.
- Cuttings: Stem tips root readily and can renew an older plant.
Species background for Tradescantia mundula ‘Green Hill’
Tradescantia mundula is native from south-eastern and southern Brazil to north-eastern Argentina. In nature the species is associated with wet tropical conditions and can grow as a subshrub or lithophyte with flexible, creeping stems.
‘Green Hill’ keeps the species’ trailing habit with green upper leaves and purple colour beneath.
Watering and substrate for Tradescantia mundula ‘Green Hill’
- Watering: Let the upper substrate dry before watering again. Fleshy stems can collapse if the pot stays wet and cool.
- Drainage: A loose mix with bark, perlite, pumice or coconut chips keeps oxygen around the roots.
- Pot choice: Use a pot with drainage holes and enough width for several rooted stems, so the top can stay full after pruning and replanting cuttings.
- Light: Bright filtered light to soft part shade keeps growth compact. Very dark conditions stretch the stems and reduce density.
- Humidity: Moderate indoor humidity is enough, with higher humidity keeping new growth smoother during warm active growth.
- Temperature: Keep it warm. Avoid cold windowsills and cold wet substrate, especially after watering.
- Pruning: Trim long stems above a node to encourage branching and keep the top of the pot covered.
- Fertilising: Use a diluted balanced fertiliser during active growth. Heavy feeding is unnecessary for this fast-rooting plant.
- Propagation: Place stem cuttings in water or a lightly moist airy mix, keeping at least one node below the rooting surface.
Problems to watch on Tradescantia mundula ‘Green Hill’
- Thin top growth: Long untrimmed stems often leave the centre of the pot sparse. Cut back and replant fresh tips.
- Soft or blackened stems: This usually points to wet substrate, low temperature or poor drainage.
- Crisp leaf edges: Dry edges can follow long dry spells, strong sun or heat around the pot.
- Stretching: Wider gaps between leaves usually mean the plant needs more filtered light.
- Pests: Inspect leaf undersides and stem joints for spider mites, thrips, aphids and mealybugs.
Safety for Tradescantia mundula ‘Green Hill’
Tradescantia mundula ‘Green Hill’ has irritating sap. Keep it away from pets that chew plants, and wash hands after pruning or contact with cut stems.
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Tradescantia mundula ‘Green Hill’
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Tradescantia mundula ‘Green Hill’
Sale price€32,50
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