Tradescantia zebrina, commonly known as the red spider plant, is a trailing succulent with stunning foliage. Its vibrant purple underside and deep green upper surface adorned with silver stripes create a captivating contrast. Native to Mexico and Central America, this hardy plant is a popular houseplant and groundcover, with numerous varieties bearing unique leaf patterns and colors. Its ethnobotanical uses include wound healing, medicinal teas, and traditional dyes.