What is this plant called?
by Teri
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I bought this plant a month ago and it was real small. I lost the tag and now I don't know the name of it and it;s growing fast. It came from a plant sale where they sell unusual outdoor plants.
Any ideas on what this is called?
16 answers
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Looks like a variegated wandering jew. I want a cutting! lol
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Nancy Hand
on Jun 16, 2013
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it could be a tradescantia.
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Renee Copp
on Jun 16, 2013
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Renee I looked up tradescantia and looked at many different kinds and didn't see any. Nancy isn't it beautiful? I sure wish I wouldn't of lost the tag, and there is no one to ask anymore.
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Teri
on Jun 16, 2013
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go back where you bought it and show them a photo of it they should know and it is so pretty
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Trent-Tonya Sharp
on Jun 16, 2013
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That's the problem Trent. The place is no longer around and nobody to get ahold of.
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Teri
on Jun 17, 2013
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Pretty sure it is a variegated wandering jew. Very unusual to have variegation sideways instead of with the veins. Another garden center with a houseplant department would probably know. You could check with a local garden club or master gardeners associations as well.
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Caley's Culinaries
on Jun 17, 2013
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Whatever it is, it's beautiful! I want a cutting, too! LOL!
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Terri G
on Jun 17, 2013
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It is a perennial tradescantia, "Blushing Bride". I bought one last year for my shade garden. Pretty!
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Sandra Parrill
on Jun 17, 2013
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Blushing bride is it i looked it up after reading Sandra's post and yes so glad to find out i want a few myself
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Trent-Tonya Sharp
on Jun 17, 2013
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Thank you so much Sandra for telling me the name. Now I know where to plant it and how to take care of it. It is one of the most beautiful plants I've seen.
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Teri
on Jun 17, 2013
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It looks like an orchid
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Betsy Bodrero
on Jun 17, 2013
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It's beautiful!! Nice choice!
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Mary Tonningsen
on Jun 17, 2013
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This is a beautiful plant. I looked it up online and found several places that sell them. I am going to order one. Thanks for sharing this!
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Kathy Robison
on Jun 18, 2013
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It's winter hardy from zones 4- 9. I'd love to find a nursery around me that sells it.
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Peg
on Jun 23, 2013
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Peg I had a piece that broke off, so Im trying to start another one. I'll let you know how that goes. I ended up getting this one from two guys that come to our area once a year and only sell unique plants.I just hope I can keep this one alive.It is growing fast.
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Teri
on Jun 23, 2013
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so following this post,,,,, is it hardy in the Puget Sound area ? Is Blushing Bride a nick-common name ? Wandering Jew is a houseplant here....I want one.. looks great..
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Wanda sinnema
on Jul 16, 2013
Nancy Hand
on Jun 16, 2013
Renee Copp
on Jun 16, 2013
Trent-Tonya Sharp
on Jun 16, 2013
Caley's Culinaries
on Jun 17, 2013
Terri G
on Jun 17, 2013
Sandra Parrill
on Jun 17, 2013
Betsy Bodrero
on Jun 17, 2013
Mary Tonningsen
on Jun 17, 2013
Kathy Robison
on Jun 18, 2013
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