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

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.

Quick Facts

Type
herb
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
Moderate
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones
9-11

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, well-drained
Indoor:Yes
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, ornamental foliage, pollinator attractant

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Mexican Wandering Jew

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

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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Mexican Wandering Jew
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Taxonomy

Family:Commelinaceae
Genus:Tinantia