The name was probably given without conscious antisemitic malice.

Plant name for wandering jew. Tradescantia Nanouk is known for its vibrantly variegated pinkish-purple and lime green foliage. Wandering Jew is not a name of a single plant. A lot of people are still using this popular nickname but there is also a groundswell of houseplant enthusiasts advocating for a different name.

There is a plant which bears the name Wandering Jew because it has a tendency to spread. They are commonly known by Spiderwort plants or Wandering Jew Plants and refers to several varieties of vining plants identifiable by their heart-shaped leaves that come in multiple colors and shapes. You may also find Wandering Jew listed as Zebrina Pendula but is synonymous with Tradescantia zebrina and is the same plant.

Not sure what the controversy is. If you are looking for indoor vining plants then you should grow a wandering Jew plant. As you may know the popular spiderwort tradescantia is a convenient and flexible houseplantit can be.

It may flower but this plant is mostly grown for its attractive leaves. Tradescantia zebrina Tradescantia fluminensis and Tradescantia pallida. The botanical name for wandering Jew plant is Tradescantia zebrina and is also called the inch plant.

Although a common name shared with several very different plants Wandering Jew is often called Inch Plant due to the leaf margins being spaced about an inch apart. Tradescantia Nanouk Pink Wandering Jew This flowering house plant is native to Mexico South and Central America and the Caribbean. There is also a.

The houseplant tradescantia zebrina is no longer called the Wandering Jew. Weve heard from many members of the HPH group who are uncomfortable with the use of the common name Wandering Jew for Tradescantia zebrina and related plants. Wandering Jew Tradescantia zebrina also commonly called Inch Plant is a popular houseplant with very attractive zebra- patterned shimmering variegated leaves.