{"title":"Tropical Wandering Dude","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"137\" data-end=\"166\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"141\" data-end=\"164\"\u003eGenus: Tradescantia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"167\" data-end=\"321\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"167\" data-end=\"178\"\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Commelinaceae\u003cbr data-start=\"192\" data-end=\"195\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"195\" data-end=\"212\"\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wandering Jew, Inch Plant, Spiderwort\u003cbr data-start=\"250\" data-end=\"253\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"253\" data-end=\"270\"\u003eNative Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"323\" data-end=\"854\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"323\" data-end=\"339\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"339\" data-end=\"342\"\u003eTradescantia is a genus of fast-growing, herbaceous plants known for their vibrant, trailing foliage and small, three-petalled flowers. In tropical settings, they thrive as groundcovers or cascading plants in hanging baskets, with colourful leaves ranging from deep purple to variegated green, silver, or pink. Flowers are typically blue, purple, or white and bloom intermittently. Their adaptability, ease of care, and striking foliage make them popular choices for tropical gardens, containers, and indoor use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"856\" data-end=\"873\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"856\" data-end=\"871\"\u003eCare Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"874\" data-end=\"1242\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"874\" data-end=\"945\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"876\" data-end=\"945\"\u003ePrefers bright, indirect light; too much shade can dull leaf colour\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"946\" data-end=\"1022\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"948\" data-end=\"1022\"\u003eGrows well in moist, well-drained soil—water when the top inch feels dry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1023\" data-end=\"1091\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1025\" data-end=\"1091\"\u003eAppreciates high humidity but can adapt to average indoor levels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1092\" data-end=\"1157\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1094\" data-end=\"1157\"\u003ePinch back stems to encourage bushiness and prevent legginess\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1158\" data-end=\"1242\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1160\" data-end=\"1242\"\u003eFertilize monthly during active growth with a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1244\" data-end=\"1270\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1244\" data-end=\"1268\"\u003eInteresting Tidbits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1271\" data-end=\"1838\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1271\" data-end=\"1366\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1273\" data-end=\"1366\"\u003eNamed after John Tradescant, a 17th-century English botanist and gardener to King Charles I\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1367\" data-end=\"1472\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1472\"\u003eKnown for their rapid growth and ability to root easily from stem cuttings, making propagation simple\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1473\" data-end=\"1578\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1475\" data-end=\"1578\"\u003eSome species and cultivars are used in hanging baskets for their cascading habit and striking foliage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1579\" data-end=\"1704\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1581\" data-end=\"1704\"\u003eWhile commonly grown as houseplants, Tradescantia species are also used in tropical landscaping as colourful groundcovers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1705\" data-end=\"1838\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1707\" data-end=\"1838\"\u003eSome varieties have been naturalized in tropical climates and are considered invasive in certain regions due to their fast spread\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"wandering-jew-purple-4-pot","title":"Tradescantia zebrina","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTradescantia zebrina aka Wandering Dude or Inch Plant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEasy to grow and featuring attractive purple \u0026amp; silver striped leaves.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLighting: \u003c\/strong\u003eGrow Tradescantia in medium or bright light. It tolerates low light for a time, but the plant's overall health will decline if kept in too little light for too long. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering: \u003c\/strong\u003eWater when the potting mix starts to dry. 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