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Wandering jew plant should be planted in shade to partial sun (indirect sunlight) either in hanging baskets or in the ground in the spring. You may either use a start from the local nursery or a cutting from an existing wandering jew plant. Wandering jew will do best in rich soil with good drainage.
- Can Wandering Jew grow in full sun?
- When can Wandering Jew go outside?
- How much sun does a wandering Jew need?
- Is a Wandering Jew an indoor or outdoor plant?
- Do Purple Heart plants come back every year?
Can Wandering Jew grow in full sun?
Wandering jews are pretty picky about getting the right amount of light. They need a lot of light to maintain their bright color, but direct sunlight will burn their leaves (except for tradescantia purple queen, they love growing in full sun!).
When can Wandering Jew go outside?
These can live outdoors from the spring through the fall and move inside for the winter. If you're in USDA growing zones 9-11, you're in luck. It seldom gets cold enough there for the plants to be in danger. They'll be safe year-round in that climate range.
How much sun does a wandering Jew need?
Wandering jew plant care requires bright, indirect light. If the light is too dim, the leaf markings will fade. Keep the soil slightly moist, but don't water directly into the crown as this will cause an unsightly rot in your wandering jew plant.
Is a Wandering Jew an indoor or outdoor plant?
Wandering Jews are beautiful plants known for their solid or variegated leaves. These hardy perennials thrive outdoors as groundcover or in pots which allow their tendrils to cascade. They are relatively easy to care for and incredibly simple to propagate, making them great houseplants.
Do Purple Heart plants come back every year?
So easy to grow! Comes back year after year. You can easily divide this plant by pinching off a clipping where it forms a "V" and transplant in rich soil.
