Wandering Jew Plant (Tradescantia zebrina)With Pot

About The Wandering Jew Plant

Wandering Jew makes a stunning addition to your hanging plant collection with its dark red leaves and trailing foliage.

Also known as Tradescantia zebrina, this plant boasts stunning green and purple leaves that are sure to turn heads. With its trailing vines and easy-to-care-for nature, this plant is a must-have for any plant enthusiast.

Whether you’re an experienced gardener or a beginner, the Wandering Jew is a perfect choice. It’s tolerant of a wide range of conditions, including low light, and requires only moderate watering. Moreover, its vibrant leaves will add a pop of colour to any space.

Benefits Of Wandering Jew Plant

• Air Purification: Like many indoor plants, it can also help purify the air by removing toxins and improving indoor air quality. It absorbs pollutants like formaldehyde and benzene, contributing to a healthier living environment.
• Low Maintenance: This plant is easy to care for, making it ideal for beginners or those with a busy lifestyle. It thrives in a variety of conditions and doesn’t require much attention.
• Stress Relief and Well-being: Having plants like the Wandering Jew in your home or workspace can enhance mood, reduce stress and bring in positive energy
• Unique Home Decor: Its trailing red foliage makes it suitable for hanging baskets, shelves, and railing. Its vibrant colours instantly stand out and uplift the space.
• Easy Propagation: It is easy to propagate, which means you can create new plants from cuttings and expand your indoor garden or share with friends and family.

How To Care For Wandering Jew Plant

The Wandering Jew plant is a low-maintenance and fast growing plant which will reward you with its stunning foliage all year round. Follow these care tips for the best growth and health of your plant:

• Watering: Water only when the top inch of soil feels dry. Be sure not to overwater, as this can lead to root rot.
• Light: It prefer bright, indirect light. They can also thrive in low light, but their leaves will turn green. The leaves become red in bright indirect sunlight and green in low light conditions.
• Temperature and humidity: Wandering Jew plant prefer temperatures between (10-35°C) and moderate to high humidity. During the dry weather, you can mist the leaves occasionally or use a humidifier to increase the humidity around the plant.
• Soil: Use well-draining soil, which doesn’t hold water. Use a mix of cocopeat, sand, organic compost and a well-draining garden soil to make the potting mix.
• Fertilizer: Fertilize your plant once a month during the growing season (spring and summer) with organic compost or vermicompost.
• Pruning: Prune the plant regularly to promote bushier growth and prevent it from becoming too leggy.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the process of Wandering Jew plant propagation? 

Wandering Jew plant can be easily propagated through stem cuttings. The stems grow air roots while which makes it easier to select stems for cuttings. Simply pick a few stems 6-8inch long with little air roots and cut below the leaves. Place the cutting in a mix of well draining soil, cocopeat and organic compost. Water the cuttings regularly and within 2-3 weeks, the plant will start growing new roots.

2. Can we keep the wandering jew plant outdoors?

Yes, it can be kept outdoors from monsoon to spring in direct sunlight or semi shaded area. Do not keept it outdoors during summers if your region faces extremely high temperatures of 40 degrees or above.

3. How to make wandering jew plant bushy?

You can easily make the plant bushy by regularly pruning the plant which will allow it grow more side shoots and become bushy.