Purple Wandering Jew Plant (Spiderwort & Inch Plant)

Purple Wandering Jew Plant (Spiderwort & Inch Plant)

Meet the Purple Wandering Jew Plant, a stunning treasure known scientifically as Tradescantia pallida and cherished in India as Purple Heart or Purple Queen. Hailing from the sun-soaked tropics of Mexico and Central America, this trailing beauty weaves its way into your home with effortless grace, offering a burst of color and a breath of cleaner air. Whether you're a novice gardener or a seasoned plant lover, the Purple Wandering Jew beckons with its vibrant charm and forgiving nature.

The Purple Wandering Jew Plant unfolds like a regal tapestry, its lance-shaped leaves shimmering with a rich, metallic purple that shifts from deep violet to soft lavender under the right light. Stretching up to 2-3 feet long, its trailing stems spill from a modest 6-8 inch pot, weighing a gentle 1-2 kg, light enough to lift yet heavy with lush promise. Each leaf, 5-10 cm long, boasts a glossy finish, catching the light like a polished gem, while its cascading vines sway with a rhythm that evokes the rustle of a tropical breeze.

In India, where it's known as Purple Heart or Purple Queen, this plant is a versatile delight. Draping from a hanging basket above your desk, its vines a living curtain of amethyst, or spilling over a shelf to soften a sunlit corner. Beyond its striking beauty, it's a silent purifier, sipping away toxins like formaldehyde and benzene, leaving your air fresher and your space more serene.

What makes Wandering Jew truly special is its rare, regal purple a color so deep it's like twilight captured in foliage, setting it apart from the common green sea of houseplants. Its resilience is equally remarkable; it shrugs off the occasional dry spell with grace, growing swiftly in warm light, its vines stretching like a wanderer's path across your home. This is a plant that doesn't just sit pretty it purifies, it grows, it inspires, wrapping your space in a cloak of tranquility and a touch of the exotic, all while asking little in return.

Product Specifications

• Scientific Name: Tradescantia pallida
• Common Names: Purple Wandering Jew, Purple Heart, Purple Queen
• Typical Size: Trailing vines up to 2-3 feet long, potted in 6-8 inch container
• Leaf Color: Deep purple
• Weight: Approximately 1-2 kg (varies with pot and soil)
• Light Requirements: Bright, indirect light; tolerates partial shade
• Watering: Water when the top inch of soil is dry; keep moist but not soggy
• Humidity: Tolerates average household humidity
• Temperature: Above 60°F (15°C)
• Toxicity: May be toxic to pets if ingested

Product Care Tips

• Light: Set it in bright, indirect light to keep its purple vibrant; a touch of morning sun is fine, but shield it from harsh afternoon rays.
• Watering: Water when the top inch of soil dries—think of it as a gentle drink, not a deluge—to avoid root rot.
• Humidity: It tolerates average air, but a mist or pebble tray in dry Indian summers adds a tropical boost.
• Temperature: Keep above 60°F; guard against cold drafts or winter chills.
• Fertilizer: Feed with a balanced fertilizer in spring and summer to fuel its royal growth.
• Pruning: Snip back stems to shape them and encourage fullness, keeping their wanderings in check.
• Repotting: Refresh its pot every 1-2 years with well-draining soil to let its roots breathe.
• Pet Safety: Hang it high or keep it from pets—its beauty may bite if nibbled.

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