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The term "Wandering Jew" typically refers to several species within the Tradescantia genus, particularly Tradescantia zebrina and Tradescantia pallida. Here's some information about Wandering Jew plants:

  1. Appearance: Wandering Jew plants are known for their striking foliage, which often features vibrant hues of purple, green, and silver. The leaves are typically lance-shaped and may have various patterns, such as stripes or spots. The plant grows as a trailing vine, making it suitable for hanging baskets or as ground cover.

  2. Growing Conditions: Wandering Jew plants are relatively easy to care for and can thrive both indoors and outdoors. They prefer bright, indirect light but can tolerate lower light conditions as well. They require well-draining soil and should be watered when the top inch or so of soil feels dry. Overwatering should be avoided to prevent root rot.

  3. Propagation: Wandering Jew plants can be easily propagated from stem cuttings. Simply cut a section of stem with a few nodes, remove the lower leaves, and place the cutting in water or moist soil until roots develop. Once rooted, the cutting can be planted in its own container or incorporated into an existing arrangement.

  4. Care: Regular pruning can help maintain the shape and fullness of Wandering Jew plants, as well as encourage new growth. They are relatively low-maintenance plants but may benefit from occasional fertilization during the growing season.

  5. Uses: Wandering Jew plants are popular choices for hanging baskets, where their trailing vines can cascade over the edges for a lush, cascading effect. They can also be grown as ground cover in outdoor gardens or used as accent plants in mixed container arrangements.

Overall, Wandering Jew plants are prized for their colorful foliage and easy care, making them popular choices for indoor and outdoor gardens alike. However, it's worth noting that the name "Wandering Jew" can be considered offensive to some individuals due to its historical associations with anti-Semitic stereotypes. As an alternative, some people refer to these plants simply by their botanical names, such as Tradescantia zebrina or Tradescantia pallida.

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Hanging Basket Wandering Jew SUN

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The term "Wandering Jew" typically refers to several species within the Tradescantia genus, particularly Tradescantia zebrina and Tradescantia pallida. Here's some information about Wandering Jew plants:

  1. Appearance: Wandering Jew plants are known for their striking foliage, which often features vibrant hues of purple, green, and silver. The leaves are typically lance-shaped and may have various patterns, such as stripes or spots. The plant grows as a trailing vine, making it suitable for hanging baskets or as ground cover.

  2. Growing Conditions: Wandering Jew plants are relatively easy to care for and can thrive both indoors and outdoors. They prefer bright, indirect light but can tolerate lower light conditions as well. They require well-draining soil and should be watered when the top inch or so of soil feels dry. Overwatering should be avoided to prevent root rot.

  3. Propagation: Wandering Jew plants can be easily propagated from stem cuttings. Simply cut a section of stem with a few nodes, remove the lower leaves, and place the cutting in water or moist soil until roots develop. Once rooted, the cutting can be planted in its own container or incorporated into an existing arrangement.

  4. Care: Regular pruning can help maintain the shape and fullness of Wandering Jew plants, as well as encourage new growth. They are relatively low-maintenance plants but may benefit from occasional fertilization during the growing season.

  5. Uses: Wandering Jew plants are popular choices for hanging baskets, where their trailing vines can cascade over the edges for a lush, cascading effect. They can also be grown as ground cover in outdoor gardens or used as accent plants in mixed container arrangements.

Overall, Wandering Jew plants are prized for their colorful foliage and easy care, making them popular choices for indoor and outdoor gardens alike. However, it's worth noting that the name "Wandering Jew" can be considered offensive to some individuals due to its historical associations with anti-Semitic stereotypes. As an alternative, some people refer to these plants simply by their botanical names, such as Tradescantia zebrina or Tradescantia pallida.

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Specifications

Bloom color
  • Pink
Bloom season
  • Spring
  • Summer
Botanical name
  • Tradescantia
Features
  • Evergreen
  • Fast Growing
  • Tropical
  • Flowering
Light requirements
  • Full Sun
  • Part Sun
Mature height
  • 10 in
  • 11 in
  • 12 in
  • 13 in
  • 14 in
Mature width
  • 14 in

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