🌿 Wandering Jew
Tradescantia zebrina
A fast-growing, trailing plant with purple and silver-striped foliage that adds vibrant color and texture. Extremely adaptable and easy to grow, it’s ideal as a groundcover or a spilling accent in containers.
🌿 Perennial in South Florida
🌍 Native Origin: Mexico & Central America
☀️ Light: Full Sun to Partial Shade (best color in bright light)
💧 Water: Low to Moderate; drought-tolerant once established
📏 Size: 6–12 in tall, spreads 2–3 ft
🌸 Bloom Time: Spring through Summer
🪴 Landscape Use: Groundcover, hanging baskets, containers, borders
💡 Casaplanta Tip: For dense growth and rich color, plant in well-drained soil amended with Coast of Maine Bumper Crop and trim regularly to keep plants full and compact.