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Image shows the lush, glossy green foliage of Tradescantia flumensis
'Laekenensis Rainbow' or Rainbow Wandering Jew |
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Tradescantia fluminensis 'Laekenensis Rainbow'
(Laekenensis
Rainbow,
Rainbow
Inch Plant,
Rainbow Wandering Jew) |
Family: Commelinaceae
Light: Sun part shade/light shade
Height: 3'
Spread: 6"
Blooms: Small violet, 3-petaled flower, in the
Fall
Foliage: Herbaceous, variegated, oblong, smooth, parallel-veined
Soil: Moist, rich organic soil to poor sandy soil, acidic
Water: Drought tolerant when estalished
Fertilizer: 20-10-20 every other month
Insects / Disease: Tip burn from polluted air and leaf spots (easily
removed by pinching and disposing affected leaves)
Propagation: Cuttings, layering
Uses: Groundcover, indoors, hanging baskets, containers, atrium
gardens
Caution: Watery sap may cause skin irritation
Comments: Tradescantia flumensis 'Laekenensis Rainbow' or
Rainbow Vine or Rainbow Inch Plant or
Rainbow Wandering Jew is an attractive tropical perennial with unique
foliage variegation. It late Fall
Rainbow Vine
bears small, tri-petaled violet blossoms.
Rainbow Inch Plant
is easily propagated from cuttings or layering. Grow this beauty as a trailing groundcover
that is tolerant of humidity. This fleshy plant is carefeee
and low-maintenance. Rainbow Wandering Jew looks great in hanging
baskets;
allow the plant to cascade down the sides for a gorgeous display.
Tradescantia flumensis 'Laekenensis Rainbow' can also be container
grown to decorate the office or home. This tropical perennial will draw
a lot of attention.
USDA Hardiness Zones : 10-11 |
