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Tradescantia, Wandering Jew, Inch Plant 'Purpusii'

Tradescantiazebrina

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Family
Commelinaceae (ko-mel-ih-NAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Tradescantia (trad-es-KAN-tee-uh)
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Species
zebrina (zeb-REE-nuh)
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Synonym
Tradescantia pendula
Zebrina purpusii
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Good Fall Color
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
N/A
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Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From leaf cuttings
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Micanopy, Florida

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