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Wandering Jew, Inch Plant

Tradescantia Fluminensis

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Overview

Tradescantia fluminensis, commonly called Wandering Jew or Inch Plant, is a fast-growing perennial with striking, lance-shaped leaves of green variegated with white or purple. This groundcover spreads by stem cuttings and thrives in partial shade to full shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can reach a height of 6-9 inches with a spread of up to 2 feet, providing a lush, cascading effect ideal for hanging baskets or as an underplanting.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater HighZones 9–10Type Ground cover, PerennialClimate Subtropical
Wandering Jew, Inch Plant (Tradescantia Fluminensis) — is a prolific groundcover and versatile ornamental beloved for its quick-growing nature and, image 80

Culture

Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
High
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Ground cover, Perennial
Family
Commelinaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Wandering Jew, Inch Plant (Tradescantia Fluminensis) — cascading effect ideal for hanging baskets or as an underplanting; the Wandering Jew is hardy in
Wandering Jew, Inch Plant (Tradescantia Fluminensis) — lance-shaped leaves of green variegated with white or purple
Wandering Jew, Inch Plant (Tradescantia Fluminensis) — This groundcover spreads by stem cuttings and thrives in partial shade to full shade, image 52
Wandering Jew, Inch Plant (Tradescantia Fluminensis) — while its stems bear pointed; low-lying blanket beneath taller shrubs
Wandering Jew, Inch Plant (Tradescantia Fluminensis) — When maintaining, wear gloves as the sap can cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals, image 71
Wandering Jew, Inch Plant (Tradescantia Fluminensis) — can reach lengths of 6 feet or more if left untrimmed
Wandering Jew, Inch Plant (Tradescantia Fluminensis) — well-drained soil and can reach a height of 6-9 inches with a spread of up to 2 feet; is a prolific
Wandering Jew, Inch Plant (Tradescantia Fluminensis) — cascading effect ideal for hanging baskets or as an underplanting; the Wandering Jew is, image 78
Wandering Jew, Inch Plant (Tradescantia Fluminensis) — It also serves well in hanging baskets, showcasing its tumbling foliage
Wandering Jew, Inch Plant (Tradescantia Fluminensis) — commonly called Wandering Jew or Inch Plant; this groundcover spreads by stem cuttings and, image 73
Wandering Jew, Inch Plant (Tradescantia Fluminensis) — is a fast-growing perennial with striking; glossy leaves that grow up to 2.5 inches long
Wandering Jew, Inch Plant (Tradescantia Fluminensis) — It also serves well in hanging baskets, showcasing its tumbling foliage; the Inch Plant is resilient and
Wandering Jew, Inch Plant (Tradescantia Fluminensis) — well-drained soil and can reach a height of 6-9 inches with a spread of up to 2 feet
Wandering Jew, Inch Plant (Tradescantia Fluminensis) — This groundcover spreads by stem cuttings and thrives in partial shade to full shade; commonly called
Wandering Jew, Inch Plant (Tradescantia Fluminensis) — while its stems bear pointed; low-lying blanket beneath taller shrubs, image 58
Wandering Jew, Inch Plant (Tradescantia Fluminensis) — is a prolific groundcover and versatile ornamental beloved for its quick-growing nature and ease of care
Wandering Jew, Inch Plant (Tradescantia Fluminensis) — making it a vibrant addition to any garden space.<br><br>Thriving in USDA hardiness zones 9 to 12; when
Wandering Jew, Inch Plant (Tradescantia Fluminensis) — The Inch Plant is resilient and adapts to a variety of soil types; it also serves well in, image 65
Wandering Jew, Inch Plant (Tradescantia Fluminensis) — lance-shaped leaves of green variegated with white or purple; tradescantia fluminensis can, image 75
Wandering Jew, Inch Plant (Tradescantia Fluminensis) — can reach lengths of 6 feet or more if left untrimmed; the foliage displays a striking, image 57
Wandering Jew, Inch Plant (Tradescantia Fluminensis) — which could outcompete other plants; commonly referred to as the Wandering Jew or Inch Plant
Wandering Jew, Inch Plant (Tradescantia Fluminensis) — making it a vibrant addition to any garden space.<br><br>Thriving in USDA hardiness zones 9 to 12
Wandering Jew, Inch Plant (Tradescantia Fluminensis) — low-lying blanket beneath taller shrubs; while its stems bear pointed
Wandering Jew, Inch Plant (Tradescantia Fluminensis) — The foliage displays a striking variegation of green; can reach lengths of 6 feet or more if left
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