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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) — When maintaining, wear gloves as the sap can cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals
Wandering Jew, Inch Plant (Tradescantia Fluminensis) — it requires regular trimming to prevent it from spreading too aggressively; ground cover /, image 69
Wandering Jew, Inch Plant (Tradescantia Fluminensis) — commonly called Wandering Jew or Inch Plant; this groundcover spreads by stem cuttings and thrives in
Wandering Jew, Inch Plant (Tradescantia Fluminensis) — which could outcompete other plants
Wandering Jew, Inch Plant (Tradescantia Fluminensis) — is a prolific groundcover and versatile ornamental beloved for its quick-growing nature and, image 56
Wandering Jew, Inch Plant (Tradescantia Fluminensis) — low-lying blanket beneath taller shrubs; while its stems bear pointed, image 67
Wandering Jew, Inch Plant (Tradescantia Fluminensis) — cascading effect ideal for hanging baskets or as an underplanting
Wandering Jew, Inch Plant (Tradescantia Fluminensis) — commonly referred to as the Wandering Jew or Inch Plant; which could outcompete other plants, image 55
Tradescantia Fluminensis
Tradescantia Fluminensis
Tradescantia Fluminensis
Tradescantia Fluminensis
Tradescantia Fluminensis
Tradescantia Fluminensis
Tradescantia Fluminensis
Tradescantia Fluminensis
Tradescantia Fluminensis
Tradescantia Fluminensis
Tradescantia Fluminensis
Tradescantia Fluminensis
Tradescantia Fluminensis
Tradescantia Fluminensis
Tradescantia Fluminensis
Tradescantia Fluminensis
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