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Image of the lovely blossoms of Tradescantia flumensis 'Albovittata' or Variegated Wandering Jew
or Inch Plant
Tradescantia flumensis 'Albovittata' or Variegated Wandering Jew makes a nice groundcover |
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Tradescantia fluminensis 'Albovittata'
(Variegated Wandering Jew, Inch Plant) |
Family: Commelinaceae
Origin: Tropical Americas
Light: Light shade
Height: 2"
Spread: 3-6"
Blooms: White
Foliage: Variegated, herbaceous, cream, green
Soil: Moist, loamy with some clay
Water: Drought tolerant
Caution: Watery sap may cause skin irritation
Propagation: Cuttings, layering
Uses: Groundcover, houseplant, hanging basket, container
Comments: Tradescantia flumensis 'Albovittata' or Variegated
Wandering Jew or Inch Plant is a showy trailing plant. It produces
interesting small white blossoms. Tradescantia flumensis
'Albovittata' has gorgeous green and white variegated foliage; the
variegation varies in every leaf. Albovittata Wandering Jew
is easily propagated from cuttings or layering. It dwells best in
well-drained, moist, loamy, clayey soil in a lightly shaded location.
Tradescantia flumensis 'Albovittata' loves humidity and is low-maintenance.
Use this beauty
in a hanging basket and allow the gorgeous foliage to cascade freely
over the sides. In a container, Tradescantia flumensis
'Albovittata' makes an ideal indoor plant.
Pinch back plant to maintain shape. I have my Tradescantia flumensis
'Albovittata' plants as groundcovers, wandering freely under the shade of a small
tree and they love it there. Tradescantia flumensis 'Albovittata'
is a very likeable plant and it tolerates drought well.
USDA Hardiness Zones : 8b-11 |
