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

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