

How to identify Small-leaf spiderwort (Tradescantia fluminensis)
Small-leaf spiderwort, also known as Wandering Trad, Speedy Henry, Inch plant, Giant White Inch plant
Small-leaf spiderwort is characterized by its lush green leaves that exhibit an elongated oval shape with pointed tips, growing to about 2.5-3.5 inches (6.5-9 cm) in length. Its stems are known to be quite flexible and have the propensity to trail or spread over the surface they inhabit, making the plant appear as a verdant carpet. When broken, the stems release a distinctive viscous sap that, once dried, resembles spider silk. The leaves form in clusters, gracefully tapering off the stems, which contributes to the plant's notable trailing appearance.
Oval leaves with pointed tips, 2.5-3.5 inches (6.5-9 cm) long, cluster and trail elegantly.
Small white flowers under 1 inch (2.5 cm), three equal delicate petals, and boat-shaped bracts.
Smooth, ovate-oblong leaves, green upper surface, purplish undersides, distinctive vein pattern.
Slender green stems, ascending or trailing growth, nodes spaced 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart, rooting.
The leaves of small-leaf spiderwort are 2-3 inches (5-7.5 cm) long, alternate, and grow in two-ranked (distichate) patterns. They are simple, ovate-oblong in shape, with a pointed apex (acute). The leaf blade is attached directly to the stem (sessile) and encased in a closed sheath. The upper surface is green, while the undersides exhibit a purplish tint. The texture is smooth, and the prominent midrib and secondary veins create a distinctive vein pattern.
Small-leaf spiderwort flowers are small, white, and less than 1 inch (2.5 cm) in diameter. They feature three equal, delicate petals and three sepals, all subtended by a pair of distinctive boat-shaped bracts. The inflorescence forms on one-sided cymes, either at the end of stems or in the leaf axils, hidden by two leafy bracts. Typically, small-leaf spiderwort flowers are not fragrant and usually bloom in compact clusters. These flowers rarely appear when the plant is grown indoors as a houseplant.
The stems of small-leaf spiderwort are slender, green, and typically measure up to 0.3 inches (0.75 cm) in diameter. They exhibit an ascending, decumbent or trailing growth habit, often rooting at the nodes which are spaced about 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart. The stems can branch frequently, forming dense mats. The texture is smooth and slightly fleshy, aiding in retaining moisture. Key distinguishing features include the spacing of nodes and the rooting at these points, which facilitates the plant's spread.
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Scientific Classification of Small-leaf spiderwort