Botanical Name: Zebrina pendula
Common Name: Wandering jew Type of Plant: monocot: houseplant Habit of Growth: Overall Shape vigorous, trailing, vine-like plant with jointed stems which root at the nodes – this variety is striped and purple-tinged Height 6 to 8" Spread indefinite Growth Rate rapid Environment: Exposure indoors most any exposure indoors, takes shade outdoors Soil average potting soil Hardiness tender to frost – durable indoors Morphology: Leaves ovate, purplish beneath, striped and whitish above – sometimes with a reddish cast; arranged in two distinct ranks Flowers tiny pink flowers enclosed in a pair of leafy bracts Fruit small capsule Propagation: stem cuttings (very easy) Usage: hanging basket for indoor or patio use; very durable indoors but also thrives in patio or atrium conditions where it is used as a spreading groundcover Landscape Care: Watering needs regular watering – will tolerate brief drought Fertilizing balanced fertilizer 1/2 strength twice each month Pruning pinch back regularly to induce bushiness and produce new growth Pests/Diseases none Special Conditions/Other Origin: Tropical Mexico Family: Commelinaceae Notes: |
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