Tradescantia zebrina - Spiderwort, Inch Plant

Tradescantia zebrina - Spiderwort, Inch Plant, (Wandering Dude)

Pot Size: 1 Gallon /deep 4 inch

This popular houseplant can also survive mild climates outside, and is much loved for the unique brightly-colored leaves and their vining growth habits. The common name has recently been updated to "Wandering Dude".

Houseplant (actually a Tender Perennial)

Size: Can bush out to 3 ft. spread; tendrils will "wander" down for a hanging effect
Sun: Prefers indirect light to partial shade
Water: Consistently moist, but careful to not overwater
Bloom: Light purple, pink or white (should be clipped when spent)
Other Notes and Uses: Prefers temps in the range of 50-80 degrees. They LOVE humidity. In protected locations can be ground cover.

Photo Credits: C. McKowen