Is spiderwort the same as Tradescantia?

Is spiderwort the same as Tradescantia?

Tradescantia (/ˌtrædəˈskæntiə/) is a genus of 85 species of herbaceous perennial wildflowers in the family Commelinaceae, native to the Americas from southern Canada to northern Argentina, including the West Indies. Members of the genus are known by many common names, including inchplant, spiderwort, and dayflower.

Is Virginia spiderwort invasive?

Spiderwort is invasive and tough to eradicate.

Is Virginia spiderwort toxic?

Warning: POISONOUS PARTS: Leaves. Minor skin irritation if touched. Symptoms include skin irritation with redness and itching, but of low risk.

How do you care for spiderwort Tradescantia?

Care of Spiderwort Plants These plants like to be kept fairly moist, so water regularly, especially if you’re growing them in containers. Cutting the plants back once flowering has ceased can often promote a second bloom and will help prevent re-seeding. Cut the stems back about 8 to 12 inches (20.5-30.5 cm.)

How does spiderwort spread?

The simplest way to propagate spiderwort is by using nursery plants or taking a plant from a friend. Spiderwort spreads quickly through underground runners so once you have an established plant, you can get many more through divisions. You can also grow spiderwort from seed. Plant the seed outdoors in the fall.

Should I plant spiderwort?

Spiderwort is not overly picky about available sunlight. While the plant tends to prefer partial shade, it does well in almost any environment, so long as it gets at least a few hours of light per day and enough water if exposed to all-day sunlight.

Is Tradescantia an indoor plant?

Tradescantia thrive in temperatures between 60 and 80 degrees, so they do well in typical indoor temperatures. Outdoors, they prefer a mild climate that doesn’t drop below 50 degrees.

Is small leaf spiderwort toxic?

In short, the answer is a resounding YES. The plant has sap within the stems that will bother your cat’s digestive tract. It’s important to note that usually there isn’t a toxic reaction to consuming the leaves.

Is spiderwort a succulent?

The leaves of these plants are fleshy, feeling almost like the leaves of succulents. And as with succulents, those fleshy leaves indicate spiderwort’s ability to store water. The foliage and stems of spiderworts are covered with small hairs, some species more than others.

Are Tradescantia climbers?

Wandering jew, also known as ‎Tradescantia zebrina, are much sought after for their unique bright colors as well as their vining growth habit. They look gorgeous in hanging baskets or set atop a pedestal where the colorful vines can cascade down.

Is spiderwort toxic to dogs?

Spiderwort, sunflowers, marigolds, barley grass and roses (minus the thorns!) are perfectly happy to co-exist in a pet-safe space.

Is Virginia spiderwort poisonous to dogs?

Two toxic perennial spring-flowering plants are lily-of-the-valley and daffodils, and both are toxic to humans and pets. An alternative to lily-of-the-valley is Virginia spiderwort, and instead of daffodils, plant spring crocuses. Avoid fall crocuses, though, which are highly toxic.

What does Tradescantia look like?

Tradescantia virginiana (Virginia Spiderwort) is a vigorous, clump-forming herbaceous perennial with long, erect or arching, bright-green, narrow leaves. From late spring to midsummer, the foliage is topped by small clusters of three-petaled, violet-blue to purple flowers, up to 2 in. across (5 cm), adorned with showy yellow stamens.

Where did the Tradescantia X Andersonia originate?

Most cultivars are Tradescantia x andersonia, a group of complex hybrids developed from T. virginiana, T. ohioensis, and T. subaspera. History of this plant… my lovely Mother in law, Hazel Stevens discovered this plant in her garden in Sevenoaks kent England… 32 Uplands Way Sevenoaks to be exact.

Is Tradescantia pallida a perennial?

Attractive and durable, Tradescantia pallida ‘Purpurea’ (Purple Heart) is a popular trailing evergreen perennial noted for its remarkable foliage of narrow, pointed, purple leaves, 2-5 in. long (5-12 cm). Arranged alternately along thick, but fragile, purple stems, the leaves are deep royal purple above, bright violet underneath.

What is Ohio spiderwort?

Tradescantia ohiensis (Ohio Spiderwort) is a vigorous, clump-forming herbaceous perennial with long, arching, blue-green, grass-like leaves that are folded lengthwise.