Collaboration: Hannah and Jessica
Most Houseplant Addicts are familiar with the popular and well-known Tradescantia genus of plants. It is a beautiful trailing group of plants that spread easily, come in many textures, colors and take little care to thrive. They go by many names; Inch Plant, Speedy Jenny, Spiderwort and more! But most likely you know these popular plants by their controversial common name “Wandering Jew“.

Do you know where this plants common name comes from? We thought we did! But the truth is, we only knew a small portion of the folklore and history behind this name.
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