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title: "Google keeps saying this is a wandering creeper. My wife is adamant…"
description: "Google keeps saying this is a wandering creeper. My wife is adamant that this is meant to be a groundcover. Help!"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/2OB1JXZXRQeo4spB0EojrA/EvjvALVBtE6ZZdsvwWDzgg"
community: "Plant Identification"
author: "Laura"
published: "2025-05-04T16:51:42.687263Z"
language: "en"
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# Google keeps saying this is a wandering creeper. My wife is adamant…

_Posted by Laura on 2025-05-04_

Google keeps saying this is a wandering creeper. My wife is adamant that this is meant to be a groundcover. Help!

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## 2 comments

### Mariel commented on 2025-05-04

looks like a wandering jew but not sure the type

### Roro commented on 2025-05-04

looks like a Tradescantia zebrina, commonly known as wandering Jew or inch plant. It’s a trailing plant known for its purple and green striped leaves (though the stripes can fade if the plant isn’t getting enough light).

A few care tips if you’re noticing some brown or dried leaves, as seen in your plant:  
• Light: Prefers bright, indirect light. Too little light can cause legginess and dull color.  
• Water: Water when the top inch of soil feels dry, but avoid letting it sit in soggy soil.  
• Humidity: Appreciates a bit more humidity; dry indoor air can crisp the leaves.  
• Pruning: Trim back leggy or dead stems to encourage fuller growth.

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