Wandering Jew
Common Name: Wandering Jew
Species Name: Tradescantia zebrina
Family Name: Commelinaceae
Examples of Wandering Jew Tradescantia zebrina
| Plant Facts | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Mexico |
| Sun Preference | Partial |
| Susceptibility | Pinch regularly to keep plant bushy and branchin; spider mites |
ID Characteristics
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Leaf and Stem Characteristics
- Plant Height: 10-foot diameter, 1-foot height
- Leaves: Somewhat succulant; ovate-oblong, green, longitudinally striped with two broad silvery bands above, bright red-purple beneath, stems prostrate or trailing
| Habitat/Ecology | |
|---|---|
| USDA Cold Hardiness Zone | 9 |
| Notes | Most commonly used as ground cover or in a hanging basket |