Tradescantia fluminensis

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Name - Tradescantia is taken from a John Tradescant the younger, gardener to King Charles I. The fluminensis type is commonly called Wandering Jew or inch plant. Fluminensis reflects the Latin name for Rio de Janeiro, Flumen Januarii.

Description - It is distinguishable by its variegated leaf colours of red, grey, yellow, purple and green. Tradescantia fluminensis 'Quadricolour' has white, green, pink and yellow small, oval striped leaves.

Origin - Brazil and North Argentina

Family - Commelinaceae (spiderwort family)

Care Tips - Tradescantia is essentially a creeping perennial that grows fast in the tropical climate of South America. It adapts well to different conditions but give it regular misting. Place it in indirect light as it needs light to maintain its colours. Water liberally during spring and summer and sparingly in winter. Pinch out the growing tips regularly to encourage bushiness and propagate it in spring after a year or two

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