{"product_id":"chain-plant-tradescantia-navicularis-houseplants","title":"Chain Plant (Tradescantia navicularis), 4-Inch Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003eChain Plant (\u003cem\u003eTradescantia navicularis\u003c\/em\u003e) packs texture into a small space. Its small, fleshy, boat-shaped leaves overlap along compact stems like links in a chain, showing green with purple tones that can deepen in brighter light. As stems lengthen, they may spread and trail over the edge of a shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePoints of interest and size\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne live Chain Plant in a \u003cstrong\u003e4-inch nursery grow pot\u003c\/strong\u003e; current color, stem length and fullness vary naturally.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstimated mature indoor spread or trailing length: about \u003cstrong\u003e12–24 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e with time and suitable care; trim to keep it compact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLayered green-purple leaves create a dense, geometric texture up close.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Give bright indirect light or gentle morning sun, acclimating gradually to any direct light. Lower light can make stems stretch and mute the purple tones; protect from harsh afternoon sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow most of the mix to dry before watering thoroughly, then drain excess. Its fleshy leaves tolerate short dry spells better than waterlogged roots; water less in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a gritty, fast-draining succulent or indoor mix with extra perlite in a pot with drainage holes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity and temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Average household humidity is suitable. Keep warm and away from cold drafts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e During spring and summer growth, feed lightly with balanced houseplant fertilizer diluted according to its label every 6–8 weeks. Pause in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pinch or trim long stems just above a node to maintain a fuller shape; remove damaged growth with clean scissors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepotting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Check roots every 1–2 years and move up one pot size only if crowded, using fresh fast-draining mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePropagation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Take a healthy stem cutting with nodes, let the cut end dry briefly, then root in lightly moist, fast-draining mix in bright indirect light. Avoid keeping the cutting soggy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePet safety\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeep away from pets and children.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tradescantia can irritate skin or mouths.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat you receive\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne live Chain Plant in its 4-inch nursery grow pot. Color and fullness vary; decorative planters and furnishings pictured in styled photos are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOptional decorative planter\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eShown styled with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/basel-4-7-inch-planter-white\"\u003ewhite Basel 4.7-inch planter\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003esold separately\u003c\/strong\u003e. Measure the nursery pot’s outside width before ordering to confirm fit. Basel has no drainage hole, so remove the grow pot to water and let it drain before returning it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CTS Air plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52108068880615,"sku":null,"price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/3120\/8167\/files\/image_63c90adf-c26a-47b2-a151-0e10dfb9aeaf.png?v=1790473932","url":"https:\/\/ctsairplants.com\/products\/chain-plant-tradescantia-navicularis-houseplants","provider":"CTS Air Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}