Jules224
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What houseplant is this?

Hello everyone,

I got this plant a while ago but I'm not sure what it is called, and Google hasn't been too helpful either.. can anyone help? Thanks!

Julia :flower:
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purpleinopp
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Location: Opp, AL zone 8B

Compare to Tradescantia cerinthoides AKA T. blossfeldiana. Sometimes sold as 'Red Hill.'

Jules224
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Thank you purpleinopp!

imafan26
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I know that plant as wandering jew. It comes in a couple of different forms.

purpleinopp
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There are other Tradescantia species. Each has a traditional nickname, but they may be somewhat regional. WJ is usually used to refer to T. zebrina. I've not investigated to see what nicknames are associated with this plant. Hopefully it has its' own nickname to avoid being confused with T. zebrina, though there is almost never certainty about ID when using only a nickname.



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