How to Grow Wandering Jew Houseplants

This houseplant is a beautiful, easy growing plant. It flourishes in hanging baskets placed in a sunny corner in the room. The Wandering Jew is considered one of the easiest houseplants to grow and comes in a wide array of colored foliage. At times, it even blooms.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Plant in rich soil in a container with good drainage.

2. Keep the Wandering Jew in bright, indirect sunlight. The houseplant should be kept at a temperature no less than 55 degrees F in somewhat humid air.

3. Water the plant so that the soil is moist all the time. Using a spray bottle, mist the leaves daily to add moisture.

4. Feed diluted liquid fertilizer weekly once the roots have had time to form a good system.

5. Re-pot the plant each spring making sure it is in a container big enough to allow for future growth.

6. Cut small trimmings off to plant as additions to the houseplant. Use trimmings to start a new plant. The trimmings should be planted in a mix of soil and sand and kept moist to grow.

Tips & Warnings

• Feed the plant from mid-winter through summer, stopping in the fall for a few months.
• Wash foliage monthly.
• If dark colored foliage fades, pinch it off and put the houseplant into a dimly lit area.
• Don't let the soil get too soggy. This will cause the roots to rot and be damaged.
• Avoid cold drafty areas when picking a spot for the Wandering Jew.

Resources

• Find out more about the Wandering Jew.