Benefits of Wandering Jew Plants

Low Maintenance :

The Wandering Jew plants are easy to care for which makes them suitable for outdoor spaces. Its rich green foliage is a treat to the eyes. They are also great for newbie gardeners as they are quite forgiving in nature.

Aesthetic Appeal :

The Wandering Jew plant is known for its striking, variegated foliage with shades of purple, green and silver. The plant with its fast growth looks beautiful in outdoor gardens. 

Versatile Growth

The Wandering Jew plant is able to tolerate indirect light conditions as well and is used as an indoor plant as well by seasoned gardeners.

Propagation :

The Wandering Jew plants are very easy to propagate, from cuttings or root divisions.

Care Tips for Wandering Jew Plants

Watering :

The Wandering Jew plant must be watered periodically. As soon as the top one inch of the soil gets dry, you must water it. Also, reduce watering in the winter or the rainy season.

Light :

The Wandering Jew is a plant that does extremely well in temperatures between 15 - 30 degrees Celsius. Keep it in indirect sunlight. 

Placement :

The Wandering Jew plant is an outdoor plant and loves being kept in shaded areas where it can receive indirect bright sunlight.

Fertilisation :

The Wandering Jew is not a very demanding plant. To Fertilize - You can use vermicompost or cow dung compost every 15 days to maintain its nutrition balance. It can easily be propagated from seeds or cuttings.

Ideal Soil Mix :

The Wandering Jew plant requires porous, well-draining soil. The ideal soil mix for this plant is Garden Soil (50%) + Cocopeat (30%) + Vermicompost (20%).

Pruning :

It is very important to consistently prune the Wandering Jew plant to give it a better shape and encourage rapid growth. Remove the dead or damaged leaves regularly.

Pest Control :

The Wandering Jew plant is susceptible to mealybugs, spider mites, and aphids. Control the pests by using neem oil spray every week on the leaves. You can also use fungicide if the disease has spread.