Mexican Wandering Jew (Tinantia Erecta) is a perennial herb in the Commelinaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs. It can be grown indoors.
Tinantia erecta is a tender, upright, clump-forming perennial often grown as an annual with narrow ovate to elliptic, pointed, hairy, mid- to dark green leaves.

Mexican Wandering Jew
Tinantia Erecta
Tinantia erecta is a tender, upright, clump-forming perennial often grown as an annual with narrow ovate to elliptic, pointed, hairy, mid- to dark green leaves.
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Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.
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