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: |
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