10 Types of Wandering Jew | Wandering Jew Varieties

Check out this list of Wandering Jew types that include the best Wandering Jew varieties. These types of Wandering Jew make a perfect addition to indoor and outdoor spaces.

Wandering Jew or spiderwort is a versatile plant that works as an ornamental houseplant and groundcover. Wandering Jew cultivars offer a lot of variety, and each type has something new to offer to houseplant lovers. Among the many Wandering Jew types, we list below our top picks for types of Wandering Jew.

Also, check out how to Grow Wandering Jew indoors!

1. Tradescantia Zebrina

Tradescantia Zebrina showcases white stripes running along the length of purplish green foliage. Grow it as ground cover, container plant, or even in hanging baskets. It can survive low light, but ideally, you should locate it at a spot with bright indirect light.

2. Tradescantia fluminensis

It features oval deep green foliage that spreads quickly along the ground, making it an excellent ground cover. Small foliage compared to other spiderwort varieties is why it’s also called Small-leaf spiderwort. Apart from that, it also bears clusters of three-petaled white blooms in summer.

3. Tradescantia spathacea

Commonly known as Boat lily or Moses-in-the-cradle, this spiderwort variety has lance-shaped leaves. Green foliage with purple undersides adds to the ornamental aspect of this houseplant. Unique white flowers enclosed in boat-shaped purple bracts also make it stand out!

4. Tradescantia ohiensis

Also, going by the common name Ohio spiderwort, this cultivar of Wandering jew grows to a height of 2-3 feet. The stunning purple-to-rose-blue bloom is the highlighting feature of this cultivar.

5. Tradescantia virginiana

Virginia spiderwort grows to 2-3 feet tall and has a clump-forming habit similar to other wandering jew types. Clusters of terminal flowers come in beautiful blue, purple, and pink hues. Grow it in rock gardens, woodland gardens, or as a border plant.

6. Tradescantia blossfeldiana

Tradescantia Blossfeldiana Cerinthoides’ highlighting feature is the unique foliage that comes in lilac, pink, green, and cream. It also goes by the name Bubblegum or lilac because of the uniquely colored foliage.

7. Tradescantia pallida

The narrow pointed foliage of Wandering Jew ‘Purpurea’ is deep purple hence the name Purple heart or Purple queen. It’s easy to propagate from stem cuttings in the water and prefers bright light.

8. Tradescantia sillamontana

The symmetrical foliage of this spiderwort cultivar makes a statement in the container. It also goes by white velvet because the foliage is covered in white hair. Naturally, it has a trailing habit but pinching the tips will promote bushier growth. In summer, it bears magenta blooms at the tips!

9. Tradescantia navicularis

Callisia navicularis has geometrically patterned leaves that complement living and office spaces. Under bright light, the foliage turns to a stunning shade of wine. Blooms grow on different stems than foliage and come in pink to lavender hues.

10. Tradescantia longipes

Wild crocus grows in clumps having a height and spread of around 8 inches. Thin and long green foliage and purple blooms are its highlighting features. All in all, it’s a suitable ornamental plant for containers!