Xela's Garden
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 about 11 years ago:
Propagate
from stem cuttings any time apart from winter.
Feed
once every 2 – 4 weeks during the spring and summer seasons.
Due almost 11 years ago:
Increase watering
Keep well watered in summer, mist leaves occasionally
Due over 10 years ago:
Reduce watering
water infrequently in winter.
