Is Wandering Willy poisonous or toxic to animals or plants?

Answer 1

No, Wandering Willy [Tradescantia fluminensis] isn't poisonous or toxic in animals. But that may or may not be true in terms of people. Scientists still are researching that question. But two things may be said with certainty at this point.

First, whatever poisonousness or toxicity that may or may not be established in the future is low level. Second, as is the case with all spiderworts [Tradescantia spp], Wandering Willy may cause a fleeting irritation or itchiness on the skin of a susceptible person. That reaction may occur when there's human contact with the plant's leaves.

Answer 2

Wandering Willy, also known as Tradescantia fluminensis, is considered toxic to pets if ingested. It can cause gastrointestinal upset and skin irritation. It may also be detrimental to plant life if allowed to grow uncontrollably and outcompete other native species.