Overview
Tradescantia fluminensis 'Variegata' (v) is a trailing conservatory greenhouse in the genus Tradescantia, part of the Commelinaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Tradescantia fluminensis 'Variegata' (v) grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include patio and container plants and low maintenance.
About
Tradescantia fluminensis is a species of spiderwort native to South America. It is one of several plants known by the common name wandering Jew.
About the genus
Tradescantia is a genus of 85 species of herbaceous perennial wildflowers in the family Commelinaceae, native to the Americas from southern Canada to northern Argentina, including the West Indies. Members of the genus are known by many common names, including inchplant, wandering jew, wandering dude, spiderwort, dayflower and trad.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Tradescantia
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Tradescantia fluminensis 'Variegata' (v) size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Conservatory Greenhouse, Houseplants
- Habit
- Trailing
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Patio and container plants, Low Maintenance
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Tradescantia fluminensis 'Variegata' (v)
- Propagation
- Softwood cuttings using stem tips in spring or summer
- Pest resistance
- Red spider mite, Mealybugs, Aphids, Vine weevil, Thrips
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Tradescantia fluminensis 'Variegata' (v)?
Tradescantia fluminensis 'Variegata' (v) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Tradescantia fluminensis 'Variegata' (v) need?
Tradescantia fluminensis 'Variegata' (v) grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Tradescantia fluminensis 'Variegata' (v) hardy in the UK?
Tradescantia fluminensis 'Variegata' (v) has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.
How do I propagate Tradescantia fluminensis 'Variegata' (v)?
Softwood cuttings using stem tips in spring or summer.
More in the Tradescantia genus
- Tradescantia 'Osprey'Spiderwort
- Tradescantia zebrina 'Pink Paradise' (v)Silver Inch Plant
- Tradescantia × andersonianaspider lily Andersoniana Group
- Tradescantia 'Angel Eyes'
- Tradescantia 'J. C. Weguelin'Spiderwort
- Tradescantia 'Purewell Giant'Spiderwort
- Tradescantia 'Purple Dome'Spiderwort