Tradescantia albiflora 'Giant White Beach' H17 cm | Pot Ø12 cm
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Frequently asked questions
Why are my Tradescantia leaves losing their variegation and turning green? A lack of light is almost always the cause — the leaves turn green to capture more chlorophyll when light is insufficient. Move the plant to a brighter spot (bright indirect light) and the white variegation will gradually return on new growth.
How to keep a Tradescantia dense and bushy? Regularly pinch the tips of the stems — this is the essential step. Without pruning, the Tradescantia stretches and loses density. Pinch the overly long stems just above a node and replant the cuttings directly in the pot to thicken it. In 4 to 6 weeks, the plant regains a compact and lush shape.
Shipping & packaging
Shipped within 24/48 hours via DPD
- Delivery in 2 to 5 working days
- Eco-friendly packaging: recyclable boxes and biodegradable materials
- Special protection so your plant arrives in perfect condition
- Tracking link sent by email as soon as your parcel ships
- Shipping costs and the free-shipping threshold depend on your country — see our delivery page
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We guarantee that your plants will arrive in perfect condition. If your plant arrives damaged or in poor condition:
- Contact us promptly at hello@verdeia.eu with photos
- We will find the right solution for your situation
- No return needed — we trust you
The guarantee covers: damage in transit, plants severely weakened on arrival, and order preparation errors.
CARE TIPS ON ARRIVAL
To help your plant settle in for the long term:
- Unpack your plant immediately and inspect it
- Let it acclimatize for 24-48h in a bright spot out of direct sunlight
- Check the soil moisture before watering (dry surface = light watering)
- Wait 2-3 weeks before repotting, if needed
- Keep it away from heat sources and drafts
- Gently wipe the leaves to remove dust
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🌿 Green and cream-white variegated foliage • 🌤 Indirect light • 💧 Easy care • 🪴 Trailing — shelf or hanging planter • 📏 H17 cm | Pot Ø12 cm
Tradescantia albiflora 'Giant White Beach' is a tropical trailing plant native to Central and South America. Its oval leaves display a graphic variegation of green and cream-white stripes spread across the entire leaf surface — a precise, regular natural pattern that is highly decorative. Its rapid growth and generous trailing habit make it ideal for dressing up a shelf, windowsill, or hanging planter.
Easy to care for, fast-growing, and very easy to propagate from cuttings. Pair it with trailing plants and plants for shelves.
Light & placement
Tradescantia thrives in indirect light — the more light it receives, the more clearly the white stripes on its foliage stand out. Its ideal placement depends on the balance between light and humidity.
- Light: bright indirect light to bright partial shade — avoid direct sun, which can scorch the leaves.
- Ideal location: bright shelf, filtered windowsill, well-lit desk.
- Temperature: 15 to 24 °C, away from cold drafts.
- Use: indoors only.
Rotate the pot regularly for even growth — Tradescantia naturally grows toward the light and can become unbalanced without periodic rotation.
Watering & care
Tradescantia is among the easiest plants to care for — it tolerates irregular watering and clearly signals its needs. The right watering schedule depends on how quickly the substrate dries.
- Watering: moderate — water when the surface of the substrate is slightly dry.
- Frequency: about 1 to 2 times per week in summer, less often in winter.
- Substrate: light and well-draining — universal potting soil with perlite.
- Misting: possible in summer to maintain fresh foliage.
Leaves that curl slightly at the edges indicate a lack of water — water as soon as you notice this sign. The plant recovers very quickly after rehydration.
Decor ideas & plant pairings
Its generous trailing habit and striped foliage make it perfect for creating depth and movement in a plant arrangement.
- In a hanging planter: its trailing habit looks stunning at height — pair it with a Golden Pothos or a Scindapsus Pictus for a hanging arrangement with contrasting variegated foliage.
- On a shelf: place it at the end of a shelf so its stems can trail freely — pair it with a Ficus elastica Tineke to play with contrasts in size and texture.
- Pair it with the best trailing plants.
Verdeia tips
- Pinch regularly — to achieve a dense, bushy plant, pinch the stem tips regularly. Without pruning, Tradescantia tends to become leggy at the expense of foliage density. Pinched tips root very easily from cuttings.
- Very easy to propagate — Tradescantia is one of the easiest plants to multiply. Cut an 8 to 10 cm stem, remove the lower leaves, and place it in a glass of water or directly in moist substrate. Roots appear within 1 to 2 weeks. Propagation from cuttings is easy in spring.
- Slightly toxic — Tradescantia is mildly irritating to the skin and slightly toxic if ingested by cats and dogs. Keep it out of animals' reach.
Technical specifications
- Botanical name: Tradescantia albiflora 'Giant White Beach'
- Common name: Tradescantia White Beach, White Inch Plant
- Family: Commelinaceae
- Origin: Central and South America
- Pot diameter: 12 cm
- Approximate height: 17 cm
- Light: bright indirect light to bright partial shade
- Watering: moderate, slightly moist substrate
- Care: easy, fast-growing
- Toxicity to animals: slightly toxic if ingested
- Use: indoors only
- Distinctive features: trailing habit, green and cream-white striped foliage, very easy propagation from cuttings
Each plant is unique: the shape, shades, and foliage density naturally vary according to light and season.
Your plant, delivered with care
Every plant is hand-packed in a box specially designed for plants — secured, protected, ready to travel. It arrives in perfect condition, roots intact and foliage preserved, ready to take its place in your home.
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How are my plants prepared before shipping?
All our plants are selected from our European partner nurseries. Before shipping, they are watered, cleaned, and protected with breathable, secure packaging. Each package is designed to ensure your plant arrives in perfect health, without any transport-related stress.
Will the plant look exactly like the photo?
The photos accurately represent the variety and the stated size. Since each plant is unique, slight differences in shape, foliage, or color may occur — and that’s part of their charm.
What are the delivery times and conditions?
Orders ship within 48 working hours, with tracked delivery in 2 to 5 working days via DPD. Shipping costs and the free-shipping threshold depend on your country — see our delivery page. You receive a tracking link as soon as your parcel leaves.
What should I do when my plant arrives?
Open your package as soon as you receive it and carefully remove the plant from its packaging. Let it acclimate for 24 hours in its new environment before watering. If it has been slightly stressed during transport, it will recover its shape after one or two days in the light.
What should I do if my plant arrives damaged?
Contact us within 48 hours with a photo of the issue. Our team will assess the situation and offer you the best solution: replacement, partial refund, or recovery advice.
Can I return a plant?
Since plants are living beings, standard returns are not possible. However, we guarantee good health upon delivery: if the plant arrives damaged, it will be replaced free of charge. For any other cases (order error, decorative pot, accessory), returns are possible within 14 days.