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Tradescantia fluminensis (Spiderwort)
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per year
0.2m
Max height
Max height
0.2m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Tradescantia fluminensis
Other names
Spiderwort, Wandering Jew, Small leaf spiderwort, White-flowered wandering Jew, Inch plant, Speedy jenny
Genus
Tradescantia Tradescantia
Species
T. fluminensis - T. fluminensis is a tender, trailing perennial with pointed, ovate, light green leaves, sometimes flushed purple underneath, and terminal clusters of small, white flowers intermittently throughout the year.
Tradescantia fluminensis is: Evergreen
Habit
Trailing
Flower
White in All seasons
Foliage
Light green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Vine weevil Aphids , Vine weevil
General care
Pruning
Pinch back to promote bushy growth.
Propagation methods
Softwood cuttings, Stem tip cuttings
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Where to grow
Tradescantia fluminensis (Spiderwort) will reach a height of 0.2m and a spread of 0.2m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Conservatory, Containers, Greenhouse, Ground Cover, Hanging baskets, Indoor, Sub-Tropical
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, moist soil in full sun or part shade. Water freely in dry weather. May be invasive in optimal conditions. Indoors, grow in loam-based compost in bright, filtered light. Water moderately and feed every 4 weeks; sparingly in winter.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Tradescantia fluminensis
Other names
Spiderwort, Wandering Jew, Small leaf spiderwort, White-flowered wandering Jew, Inch plant, Speedy jenny
Genus
Tradescantia Tradescantia
Species
T. fluminensis - T. fluminensis is a tender, trailing perennial with pointed, ovate, light green leaves, sometimes flushed purple underneath, and terminal clusters of small, white flowers intermittently throughout the year.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Trailing
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Colour
Flower
White in All seasons
Foliage
Light green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
General care
Pruning
Pinch back to promote bushy growth.
Propagation methods
Softwood cuttings, Stem tip cuttings
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Where to grow
Tradescantia fluminensis (Spiderwort) will reach a height of 0.2m and a spread of 0.2m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Conservatory, Containers, Greenhouse, Ground Cover, Hanging baskets, Indoor, Sub-Tropical
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, moist soil in full sun or part shade. Water freely in dry weather. May be invasive in optimal conditions. Indoors, grow in loam-based compost in bright, filtered light. Water moderately and feed every 4 weeks; sparingly in winter.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9
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| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
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