Is Tradescantia the same as Wandering Jew?
Tradescantia, commonly known as Wandering Jew, are some of the most popular and commonly grown houseplants in the world.
Does Wandering Jew have blue flowers?
Native wandering jew has blue flowers (usually flowering in autumn) and a slender tapered leaf, unlike the weedy species Tradescantia albiflora (which has fleshier, rounded, glossier leaves). The native wandering jew is not an environmental weed.
How do you care for a Wandering Jew Tradescantia?
Keep the soil evenly moist (but not soaking wet) at all times. Water the plant thoroughly, and allow the water to drain from the bottom of the pot. Wandering jew plants will tolerate being overwatered once and a while, but it’s best to make sure not to allow the plant to sit in water for too long.
Is Tradescantia indoor or outdoor plant?
Tradescantia thrive in temperatures between 60 and 80 degrees, so they do well in typical indoor temperatures. Outdoors, they prefer a mild climate that doesn’t drop below 50 degrees.
Does Tradescantia zebrina like full sun?
This Tradescantia prefers – and needs – some direct sun, but will grow happily in a spot that offers at least filtered sunshine. zebrina grows rapidly, and if it basks in the sun in a container that’s just the right size (not too big), it will be thirsty enough to dry out its soil quite fast.
How do you keep Tradescantia pink?
How much Light does a Tradescantia need? Wandering jew plants do best in bright, but indirect sunlight. You want to provide your plant with enough light to keep its color and flower. But be careful with too much direct light.
Does Tradescantia like to be root bound?
Your plant is a species of Tradescantia; for you this will be a houseplant. It will grow and spread quickly with succulent stems making it ideal for containers. It looks like this plant may be root bound, since it’s so large and probably in the same hanging basket you bought it in.
What do I do after Tradescantia flowers?
Cutting the plants back once flowering has ceased can often promote a second bloom and will help prevent re-seeding. Cut the stems back about 8 to 12 inches (20.5-30.5 cm.) from the ground. Since spiderwort is a vigorous grower, it’s probably a good idea to divide the plants in spring every three years or so.
Does Tradescantia like the sun?
Tradescantia like bright, indirect light. They need a good amount of light and if they don’t get it, you’ll notice that their leaf markings begin to fade. Direct sun, however, will scorch their leaves (with the exception being the purple queen variety, which loves full sun).
Is Tradescantia a succulent?
Tradescantia, also known as the inch plant, and is native to North and South America. There are around 60 species, of which most are hanging plants, although there are also a few that grow upwards. Although it’s not a succulent, the stems are able to store a fair amount of water.
What kind of plant is a Wandering Jew?
Types of wandering jew plant 1 Tradescantia Zebrina 2 Tradescantia Pallida 3 Tradescantia Fluminensis
Do you need to care for a Tradescantia plant?
Some cultivars or species require slightly different care than others, but for the most part, tradescantia are a very easy plant to grow, either as houseplants or outdoors in the summer or in warmer climates.
Which is the best variety of Tradescantia to grow?
~T. blossfeldiana (cerinthoides) variegata – ‘Pink Furry’ This tradescantia is new for us, but fast becoming a favorite. It’s more pink than its cousin Lilac, with thick fuzzy leaves and gorgeous color. It, too, is prone to some spotting on the leaves if watered in sunlight, but is overall a bit easier to grow than Lilac.
How often should I turn my wandering Jew plant?
In the wild, the wandering jew plant thrives without assistance but under the right conditions. It likes filtered sun so indoor fluorescent light is enough. Placing them by the window and turning the plant every two weeks will keep the leaves colorful and the growth even on all sides (3).