School of Horticulture
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Scientific Name: | Tradescantia fluminensis |
Pronunciation: | trad-ess-KANT-ee-uh flu-min-NEN-siss |
Common Name: | wandering Jew |
Family Name: | Commelinaceae |
Plant Type: | Indoor foliage plant |
Key ID Features: | Leaves with parallel venation, ovate to 6 cm long, narrowing toward base and then expanding to a broad sheath around the stem. |
Course(s): | HORT 1193/1293 |
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Propagation: | Stem tip cuttings, Eye (leaf bud) cuttings |
Plant Care: | |
Optimal Temp.: | Medium indoor temperature |
Light Level: | Medium indoor light level |
Maintenance: | Low |
Other: | May need shoot tips pinched back to maintain even shape. |
Pest Susceptibility: | Mites |
Location(s): (GNH) GreeNHouse Location Map |