Mazhar Botanic Garden

Tradescantia albiflora Nanouk kunth.

Wandering Dude

Family: Commelinaceae
Genus: Tradescantia
Species: albiflora
Cultivar / variety: Nanouk
Sample code: EGY-MBG-001343
Common name: Wandering Dude
English name: Wandering Jew
Native: Netherlands
Country: Netherlands
(PGR): Rare

Trailing perennial, grow 20-25 cm tall leaves thick, leathery, lance-shaped, striking striped variegation mint green, cream and pink or purple flowers white with yellow stamens

Popular house plant. hanging basket. indoor air purification.

Tradescantia fluminensis

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Texture: Acid granite Clay Heavy clay Mildly acidic soils Sandy
Fertility: Intermediate
Drainage: Moderately well drained
Salinity: None
Water Sources: Humidity
Climates: Tropical
Lights: Light shade
Propagation: Cuttings
Flowering time: Summer
Zone: 10 : 12
pH range: 5.0-6.5

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