Wandering jew (Tradescantia zebrina) speeds across bright windows with 2-inch, stemless leaves—green with purple stripes and silver sheen, deep purple undersides. ‘Fluminensis’: solid green/white flowers. ‘Pallida’: purple leaves/pink flowers. Native to South America/Mexico; used in Tabasco as cold herbal tea (matali).
Bright indirect light; water when top inch dries. Average humidity. Pinch aggressively—gets leggy fast. Roots in water overnight. Toxic to pets.
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