Tradescantia fluminensis tricolor

Tradescantia fluminensis tricolor Care

Tradescantia fluminensis 'Tricolor'

What is the plant

Tradescantia tricolor is an herbaceous perennial hailing from the Caribbean, Central America, South America, and Mexico. It is kept as a houseplant and is commonly called “Wandering Jew”. The plant is a member of the Commelinaceae plant family.

Striped Wandering Jew is a fast grower and typically attains a height of 6″ to 9″ inches with a spread of 1′ or 2′ feet. The genus name, Tradescantia, refers to John Tradescant, who was a gardener and botanist during the 17th Century. The specific epithet, tricolor, refers to the plants’ coloration. Tradescantia is a genus of 75 species of herbaceous perennial wildflowers in the family Commelinaceae, native to the New World from southern Canada to northern Argentina, including the West Indies. Members of the genus are known by the common names spiderwort or Indian paint.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

10°C - 24°C

Hardiness zone

9 - 12

Difficulty

Medium

How to Care for the Plant

Water
You need a balance between drenched and bone dry. Watering once a week during the summer months is adequate. In winter, reduce watering to once every two weeks.
Fertilizer
An organic, balanced, liquid fertilizer once a month during the growth period is recommended.
Sunlight
Needs to be seated close to west or east facing window.

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Soil
Prefer fertile soil, preferably loose and loamy with adequate drainage.
Temperature
Average room temperatures from 65°F/18.3°C to 75°F/23.8°C are sufficient. They shouldn`t be exposed to frosts but inside, can be placed on slightly chillier windowsills.
Container
Pot should provide ample drainage and room for growth.