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Wandering Jew

Genus: Tradescantia.

Species: Tradescantia zebrina.




This really is a colourful specimen, striking leaves of purple, shades of green and white. The trailing habit of this plant gives a cascade of colour to any environment, maximizing on limited available space.

Site: A bright position out of direct sunlight.

Temp: This is a fairly robust plant liking average warmth, avoid drops below 10 - 12c.

Water: Keep well watered in summer and infrequently in winter. Mist leaves occasionally.

Feeding: A liquid feed every 3 weeks or so.

Tip: Easily propagates from stem cuttings any time apart from winter.

Photos of this plant

Reminders for this plant

Due over 11 years ago:

Propagate

from stem cuttings any time apart from winter.

Feed

once every 2 – 4 weeks during the spring and summer seasons.

Increase watering

Keep well watered in summer, mist leaves occasionally

Due about 11 years ago:

Reduce watering

water infrequently in winter.