Description
Add lush greenery to your home with Tradescantia fluminensis—a fast-growing, easy-care trailing plant. Tradescantia fluminensis is a vibrant trailing plant with small, oval green leaves and fast-growing vines. This easy-care plant adds a lush, cascading look to any indoor space, making it ideal for hanging baskets.
Full Botanical Name: Tradescantia fluminensis
Common Names: Wandering Jew, Inch Plant
Country and/or Region of Origin: Native to South America, particularly Brazil.
Growing Conditions in Native Habitat: Grows as a ground cover in tropical rainforests under the shaded canopy.
Care Information:
Light: Prefers bright, indirect light. Can tolerate low light, but color may fade.
Ideal Room: Suitable for kitchens, bathrooms, or living rooms.
Feeding: Fertilize every 4-6 weeks with a balanced liquid fertilizer.
Humidity: Prefers moderate to high humidity; mist occasionally.
Ideal Temperature: Thrives between 60°F and 75°F (16°C to 24°C).
Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy; water when the top inch is dry.
Pet/Child Safe: Mildly toxic if ingested.
Soil Type: Well-draining potting mix.
Propagation: Propagates easily from stem cuttings placed in water or soil.
Eventual Height and Spread: Grows up to 6-12 inches tall and spreads as a ground cover or trailing plant.
Growth Rate: Fast-growing.
Pests and Treatment: Prone to spider mites and aphids; treat with neem oil or insecticidal soap.
Repotting: Annually or when root-bound.
Pruning: Prune to control size and encourage bushier growth.
Air Purification: Contributes to better indoor air quality by filtering pollutants.
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