Tradescantia-Wandering Jew

Latin Name: Tradescantia zebrina, syn.Zebrina pendula

TheWandering Jew Plantis afast-growing, trailing perennialprized for itsvibrant, striped foliageandeasy propagation. Growing612 inches (1530 cm) tallwithtrails up to 6 feet (1.8 meters), its ideal forhanging baskets, terrariums, and ground cover.

This Mexican native featuresoval leaveswithpurple undersidesandsilver-green stripeson top, often with ametallic sheen. Tinypink or purple flowersmay appear sporadically.

Key Features:

• Light: Bright, indirect light (maintains leaf color).

• Water: Keep soil moist; drought-tolerant briefly.

• Hardiness: Zones 911 (often grown as a houseplant).

• Growth: Vigorous; pinch back to encourage bushiness.

Pair withpothos or spider plantsfor mixed containers.