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 wandering jew and spiderwort.
Tradescantia 'Nanouk'
This plant is known for its pink, white, purple, and green striped pattern that trails beautifully in your home. Place this plant in bright, indirect light to make the colors pop. Not enough sunlight will cause your plant to look dull. Water when the top 2 inches of soil is dry. A sign of overwatering are droopy yellow leaves. This plant appreciates moderate to high humidity to place in your bathroom or mist frequently. This plant grows quickly so propagate by cutting above a node and placing in water until the roots have grown. Then place back in pot or a new one for more plants around the house. This plant is toxic so be mindful around children and pets.
Tradescantia 'Zebrina Multicolor'
This plant is known for its purple and green leaves with a dark purple on the underside. Place this plant in bright, indirect light to make the colors pop. Not enough sunlight will cause your plant to look dull. Water when the top 2 inches of soil is dry. A sign of overwatering are droopy yellow leaves. This plant appreciates moderate to high humidity to place in your bathroom or mist frequently. This plant grows quickly so propagate by cutting above a node and placing in water until the roots have grown. Then place back in pot or a new one for more plants around the house. This plant is mildly toxic so be mindful around children and pets.
