I am a trailing ornamental plant with purple, silver, and green striped leaves. My cascading stems make me ideal for hanging baskets and ground cover.

Native to Mexico and Central America, I am now cultivated worldwide as a decorative plant.

I prefer moderate watering. Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings. Overwatering causes root rot.

I thrive in bright, indirect light. Outdoors, I tolerate partial sun. Too little light fades my colors.

I flourish in warm climates between 18–30°C. I am sensitive to frost but hardy in tropical zones.

Plant me in well-draining soil. I spread quickly and can be grown in pots, baskets, or garden beds.

Feed me with a balanced liquid fertilizer every 2–4 weeks during the growing season.

Botanical name: Tradescantia zebrina. Family: Commelinaceae. Common names: Wandering Jew, Inch Plant, Wandering Trad.

I am mildly toxic to pets if ingested, causing stomach upset or skin irritation.

Moderate; I help trap dust and improve indoor microclimates.

I provide ornamental beauty, vibrant foliage, and easy propagation. My trailing stems are perfect for decorative displays.

I am prone to mealybugs, spider mites, and fungal rot in overly wet soil.

I can live for many years with proper care, continuously producing new trailing stems.