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Tradescantia zebrina (Wandering Jew)

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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Liliopsida
Order: Commelinales
Family: Commelinaceae
Genus: Tradescantia
Species: Tradescantia zebrina
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Drought Tolerant
  • Ground Cover
  • Houseplant
  • Ornamental
  • Perennial
  • Succulent
  • Tropical
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 7a (to 5 F / -15 C)
  • 7b (to 10 F / -12 C)
  • 8a (to 15 F / -9 C)
  • 8b (to 20 F / -7 C)
  • 9a (to 25 F / -4 C)
  • 9b (to 30 F / -1 C)
  • 10a (to 35 F / 2 C)
  • 10b (to 40 F / 4 C)
  • 11 (Above 40 F / Above 4 C)
Height (Maximum) edit
  • 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm)
Spread (Maximum) edit
  • 2 to 5 feet (60 cm to 1 1/2 m)
Flowering Start edit
  • June
Flowering End edit
  • October
Leaf Colour edit
  • Red
  • Purple
  • Variegated
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Suitable For edit
  • Border/Bed
  • Container/Patio
  • Hanging Basket
  • Alpine/Rock Garden
  • Greenhouse
  • Indoor
  • Low Maintenance Garden
  • Shade Garden
  • Woodland Garden
Sun Exposure edit
  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade
  • Full Shade
Soil Types edit
  • Well-drained
  • Tolerant of Most Types
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Bloom Colour edit
  • Pink
  • Lilac
Wildlife Value edit
Propagation Techniques edit
  • Division
  • Stem Cutting
Skill Level edit
  • Beginner
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Christer Johansson (230)
Member8170 (486)


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Other names for this plant:
Zebrina pendula
Tradescantia pendula



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