Tradescantia fluminensis or 'Wandering Jew' is an invasive creeper like weed. It is shade tolerant, smothers other plants by forming a dense mat and will regenerate from the smallest piece dropped of left on the ground. Some of the Systemic weed killers based on glyphosate can be used on Tradescantia fluminensis.
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Tradescantia fluminensis or 'Wandering Jew'

       










Tradescantia fluminensis or 'Wandering Jew' removal or eradication.

Tradescantia fluminensis a persistent weed, we present a number of options.
The problem with this weed is that the smallest part left or dropped will regenerate.

  • Weeding.
    Weeding can solve the problem, but careful weeding so that you remove every piece ans place it directly into a plastic bag for correct disposal. You will need to keep at it for a few years, but it can be eradicated.
  • Poison or weed killer.
    Because of the waxy glossy foliage Wandering Jew if fairly resistent to sprays. Some reports say that by adding dishwashing liquid to glyphosate weed killers a higher success rate can be had. Consult manufactures directions.
  • Smothering.
    This stuff is tough, you could try smothering with black plastic, however repeat weeding is probably better and easier.
  • Organic solution.
    Weeding

 

 

Tradescantia 'Wandering Jew' weed
Tradescantia Weed

 
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