Wandering Jew (Tradescantia fluminensis): Fast-Growing Houseplant & Ground Cover

Wandering Jew, also called inch plant, is a popular trailing houseplant and ground cover in frost-free climates. It features succulent, ovate leaves that are green above and purple beneath, with small, white, three-petaled flowers. It roots at every node, spreading rapidly.

Botanical Profile

This plant thrives in bright, indirect light indoors, and shade to part sun outdoors in moist, well-drained soil. It's extremely easy to propagate from cuttings. In warm climates, it can become invasive; use with caution in garden beds.