Wandering Jew, Silver Inch Plant, Tradescantia pendula, Tradescantia tricolor, Tradescantia zebrina pendula
A popular houseplant, Tradescantia zebrina (Wandering Jew) is a trailing evergreen perennial with attractive, lance-shaped, green to purple leaves with two wide, silvery longitudinal stripes. In contrast, the lower leaf surface is solid magenta. Tiny boat-shaped rosy-purple flowers held in small terminal clusters appear sporadically throughout the year on plants grown in their native habitat, rarely indoors. It is fast-growing and easy to grow, making an attractive ground cover in warm winter areas. Where not winter hardy, it is usually grown as a houseplant in hanging baskets or containers where it will trail gracefully over the edges.
Hardiness |
9 - 12 |
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Heat Zones |
1 - 12 |
Climate Zones | 1A, 24, H1, H2 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Commelinaceae |
Genus | Tradescantia |
Common names | Spiderwort, Wandering Jew |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
Height |
6" - 9" (15cm - 23cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
Garden Uses | Ground Covers, Hanging Baskets, Patio And Containers |
Garden Styles | Mediterranean Garden |
Hardiness |
9 - 12 |
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Heat Zones |
1 - 12 |
Climate Zones | 1A, 24, H1, H2 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Commelinaceae |
Genus | Tradescantia |
Common names | Spiderwort, Wandering Jew |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
Height |
6" - 9" (15cm - 23cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
Garden Uses | Ground Covers, Hanging Baskets, Patio And Containers |
Garden Styles | Mediterranean Garden |
How many Tradescantia zebrina (Wandering Jew) do I need for my garden?
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