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Tradescantia 'Wandering Dude'
Tradescantia 'Wandering Dude'
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Tradescantia zebrina 'Wandering Dude' is a vibrant houseplant known for its striking, variegated leaves that feature a combination of silver, purple, and green stripes. The leaves are lance-shaped and grow along trailing stems, making it an excellent choice for hanging baskets or as a cascading element in mixed planters. As a relatively fast-growing indoor plant, the Wandering Dude can reach a length of up to 1-2 ft and has the ability to spread, filling the container it's placed in.
Botanical & Common Names
Botanical & Common Names
Botanical: Tradescantia zebrina
Common: Tradescantia Wandering Dude, Wandering Dude Plant, Inch Plant, Zebra Plant, Silver Inch Plant, Wandering Dude
Necessary Care Tips
Necessary Care Tips
- Light: Bright Indirect
- Ideal Temperature: 65-75°F
- Humidity: Medium
- Water: When the top inch of soil is dry
- Fertilize: Once a month during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer diluted to half strength
- Preferred Soil: Well-Draining Potting Mix
Advanced Care Tips
Advanced Care Tips
- If you have a variegated variety, make sure it gets plenty of bright, indirect light to maintain its vibrant colors.
Plant Insights
Plant Insights
- Member of the Commelinaceae family, also known as the Spiderwort, Dayflower, or Tradescantia family, which includes over 650 species.
- Tradescantia species are native to the Americas, including North, Central, and South America.
- Tradescantia is named after John Tradescant, a 17th-century English botanist and gardener.
- Some species are native to the Americas and have been used traditionally for medicinal purposes.
- Unsafe / Toxic
- Low Maintenance
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