Description
Tradescantia fluminensis is grown as a garden plant or houseplant in many places.
Tradescantia fluminensis is a species of spiderwort native to South America. It is one of several plants known by the common name wandering Jew. It is also known as small-leaf spiderwort, river spiderwort, inch plant, wandering trad, wandering willie, wandering gypsy.
Plant Specifications
| Common Name | Wandering Jew, Flowering Inch Plant (common). Tradescantia Zebrina, Tradescantia Fluminensis |
| Maximum Reachable Height | 0.50 to 0.75 feet |
| Flower Colour | flowers are white in color |
| Bloom Time | Flowers freely |
| Difficulty Level | easy to grow |
Planting and care
Tradescantia fluminensis care
There s a number of tradescantia varieties very similar in looks, how they re grown and their growth habit, including the T. zebrina (has dark green leaves with silver bands)
the T. fluminensis variegata with cream stripes and quicksilver which has white stripes. Then theres the T. pallida from the same genus which is sometimes named wandering jew plant, but looks very different from the T. fluminensis and zebrina.
| Sunlight | Full sun to part shade |
| Watering | Medium |
| Soil | well-drained soil |
| Temperature | 65-75F |
| Fertilizer | Apply any organic fertilizer |
Tradescantia fluminensis special feature
Foliage: Fleshy oval or lance shaped leaves are produced from the pendant stems (growing a couple of feet or so long). Flowering: The small non showy flowers are white in color, appearing during summer usually and at other times (depending on the conditions).
Tradescantia fluminensis uses
Ornamental Use:
- Garden UsesAs a houseplant, grow in hanging baskets or along shelves
- Ground cover where it can be grown outdoors
Medicinal Use:
- The plant is resistant to chemical control as a result of its glossy leaves and smooth stems, along with its ability to regenerate from small surviving pieces