Botanical Name: Tradescantia fluminensis
Common Name: Wandering Jew
Type of Plant: monocot: houseplant
Character evergreen
 
Habit of Growth:
Overall Shape trailing, vine-like plant with fleshy stems and leaves; develops long hanging stems with age.
Height 3-6"
Spread indefinite
Growth Rate rapid
 
Environment:
Exposure in/outdoor takes medium light indoors (250 FC); shade outdoors
Soil average potting soil
Hardiness very durable indoors; tender outdoors (zones 22-24)
 
Morphology:
Leaves ovate to elliptical, usually striped with white or purple, to 1-1/2" long, 3/4" wide, somewhat pubescent on margins and stems
Flowers white, ½" across, star-shaped
Fruit 3 celled capsule
 
Propagation:
stem cuttings
 
Usage:
hanging plants, sometimes used as a shade-loving tropical groundcover
 
Landscape Care:
Watering needs frequent watering
Fertilizing balanced, half-strength, twice monthly
Pruning head back frequently, renew by cutting every 2 years
Pests/Diseases root rot if kept too wet
 
Origin: South America
Family: Commelinaceae

Notes:
 
PDF
Your pictures go here