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Various types of plants are called by the common name “Wandering Jew”, apparently because of these plants’ ability to spread over wide territories.

Plant care

☀️ All Wandering Jew plants are easy to care for. This is a houseplant, and they thrive in indirect but bright sunlight. The brighter the light it gets the more flowers it will produce. If the plant is lacking light the brightly colored foliage will fade.

💧 This plant needs to be kept moist, soaked soil or very dry soil is not recommended for this plant. You will know when your Wandering Jew needs more water when the soil is dry ½” way deep, once watered make sure pot drains well. You may use standard houseplant potting mix but will do better if you use soil that has more organic matter.

🌡 It is recommended to use a water-soluble fertilizer at least twice a month during the growing season. Be sure to dilute it down to 50% strength to avoid nutrient burn on foliage or you can use slow-release fertilizer once a year. Wandering Jew plants have tendency to get leggy, pruning them is a must if you wish to maintain a healthy appearance. Simply prune back the stems and pinch off stem tips.

✨ It is recommended to use a water-soluble fertilizer at least twice a month during the growing season. Be sure to dilute it down to 50% strength to avoid nutrient burn on foliage or you can use slow-release fertilizer once a year. Wandering Jew plants have tendency to get leggy, pruning them is a must if you wish to maintain a healthy appearance. Simply prune back the stems and pinch off stem tips.

☠️ If pets consume this plant, it is not deadly but will irritate the digestive tract of pets if consumed, will also produce a dermatitis like effect on their skin.