Wandering Jew
Common Name: Wandering Jew
Species Name: Tradescantia zebrina
Family Name: Commelinaceae
Plant Facts | |
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Origin | Mexico |
Sun Preference | Partial |
Susceptibility | Pinch regularly to keep plant bushy and branchin; spider mites |
ID Characteristics
- 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 | |
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USDA Cold Hardiness Zone | 9 |
Notes | Most commonly used as ground cover or in a hanging basket |
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