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Wandering Jew
(Tradescantia fluminesis

Wandering Jew

House Plant or Tropical

Average Water Use

Part Shade

Tradescantia fluminesis is one of three plants, called Wondering Jew. It has small white flowers and bright green leaves. It will vine profusely if given minimum care.

Care

This houseplant should be placed in indirect or filtered light. Plant in pots in a good quality soil mix. Water when the plant begins to slightly wilt.

Plant Tips

Keep one houseplant per every 10 square yards to help keep the air clean in that area!

If you mix night synthesizing plants (like orchids) with regular plants, your plants will work around the clock to filter your air!

Use a general mixture of plants to try to filter out as many pollutants as possible!

Uses

The plant is primarily used as a houseplant. A perfect addition to any home, this species is an easy-to-care-for plant that should give you many years of enjoyment.