The plant often known as Tradescantia zebrina—along with related species like T. fluminensis and T. pallida—shares similar, ...

Tradescantia, commonly known as spiderwort, is a versatile and charming plant that has gained popularity among gardeners and indoor plant enthusiasts alike. With its striking foliage and delicate ...

LAFAYETTE, N.Y. — In this week's Gardening Update, Carol talks about Tradescantia, a decorative plant that likes bright, indoor light.

If you love the trailing habits of spiderworts and other tradescantias, but long for a touch of pink then Tradescantia Nanouk is the houseplant you've been waiting for. This easy-care plant showcases ...

Walnut Creek’s Ruth Bancroft is a national authority on drought-resistant gardening. Twice a month she and her staff share their knowledge with readers. Q: I bought a plant named Tradescantia ‘Purple ...

The Tradescantia alliance (subtribes Tradescantiinae and Thyrsantheminae of tribe Tradescantieae, family Commelinaceae) comprises a group of closely related New World genera exhibiting considerable ...

American Journal of Botany, Vol. 26, No. 5 (May, 1939), pp. 334-339 (6 pages) The cellular water content of Tradescantia buds was reduced during microsporogenesis by sealing with paraffin the ends of ...

Various vining plants of the Tradescantia genus are very common throughout the Southern California area. Sometimes they are called spiderworts, sometimes wandering Jew. They are great survival plants.

Q: I had a zebra vine with pinkish leaves that I wanted to propagate. Two pieces fell off when someone brushed against it, so I stuck them into two paper cups filled with damp potting soil. They were ...

They're called volatile organic compounds or VOCs, that emanate from adhesives, solvents, furnishings and even clothing in well insulated energy-efficient homes. Chemicals used in manufacturing emit ...

Weed warning: Tradescantia, also known as wandering jew and wandering willie, is arguably the most notorious ornamental plant to have escaped into the wild and caused massive damage in natural areas, ...