Wandering Jew. A very effective trailing plant with striped variegated foliage. Max Height 15cm. Max Spread 35cm. Flowers April to October. Bright room away from direct sunlight. Min temp 50°F / 10°C.
Tradescantia fluminensis ‘Variegata’
A very effective trailing plant with striped variegated foliage
Category: Houseplants
Additional information
Generic | Tradescantia |
---|---|
Species | fluminensis |
Varietry | 'Variegata' |
Common Name | Wandering Jew |
Flower Colour | white |
Soil | |
Aspect | Bright room away from direct sunlight |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 15cm |
Family | Commelinaceae |
Spread | 35cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Trailing |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green, purple, cream |
Flowers From | April, October |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Min temp 50°F / 10°C |
Planting | |
Care | Mist regularly, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season, Water sparingly in winter |
Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | Aphids, Red spider mite, Vine weevils |
Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost |
Propagation | Stem cuttings |
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