Scientific Name: Tradescantia sillamontana Matuda
Common Names: White Velvet, White Gossamer Plant, Hairy Wandering Jew, Cobweb Spiderwort
Synonyms: Tradescantia pexata H. E. Moore
Family: Commelinaceae
Subfamily: Commelinoideae
Tribe: Tradescantieae
Genus: Tradescantia
Species: T. sillamontana
Hardiness: USDA hardiness zones 10a to 11b: from 30 °F (−1.1 °C) to 50 °F (+10 °C).
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How to Grow and Care
Growing Tradescantia is easy and you will find the plants to be quite resilient. These plants typically grow in moist, well-drained and acidic (pH 5 to 6) soil. Tradescantias do best in partial shade but will do equally well in sunny areas as long as the soil is kept moist.
Once your wandering Jew is in its new container, place the container in a sink or bathtub. Water the soil until you see water come out the drainage holes. Allow the soil to drain for one hour to keep dripping water from damaging your furniture or flooring. After an hour, place your wandering Jew in a bright location in your home. Avoid locating the plant where it will receive direct sunlight. Water the plant often enough to keep the soil moist but not wet. As your wandering Jew grows, pinch it back to encourage fuller growth. Left to grow without pinching, the plant can get leggy.
Cut the stems back about 8 to 12 inches (20 to 30 cm) from the ground…– See more at: WANDERING JEW PLANTS – HOW TO GROW AND CARE
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