Wandering Jew With Hanging Pot

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●Buy the Hanging Wandering Jew Plant Online

Low maintenance and fuss-free, the Wandering Jew plant is a perfect indoor plant for new or busy gardeners. This plant does not demand too much and all it needs is some bright, indirect light with weekly watering to thrive in its designated spot. Here’s everything you need to know about this beautiful purple plant:

●Know the Wandering Jew Hanging Plant Better: Features and Benefits

Here are a few key features and benefits of the Wandering Jew hanging plant that you must know about:

1. Vibrant Foliage

The Wandering Jew plant is known for its striking foliage with variegated leaves in shades of purple, green, silver, and white. This vibrant foliage allows the Wandering Jew to stand out even in a sea of other plants, adding to it a charm and allure unforgettable.

2. Fast Growth

These stunning plants also make for some of the best hanging plants as they grow super quickly, making them perfect for those looking to fill out hanging baskets or hanging plant pots.

3. Trailing Habit

The trailing vines of the Wandering Jew hanging plant make it a great option for creating a lush, cascading effect in any space. Its elegant vines give off a lovely and delicate charm, creating a wonderful and cozy space indoors while also bringing more privacy to your space.

4. Small Wandering Jew Flowers

Typically, the Wandering Jew flower is small and white or purple. While these plants do not always flower when kept indoors since the conditions can be unfavorable, they still can at times and when they do, the flowers effortlessly add a touch of extra beauty to the plant. While this plant is known more for its foliage than its flowers, witnessing the flowers bloom is a kind of magic you will feel within your heart as a plant parent. It doesn’t get better than that!

5. Easy Propagation

This hanging plant is easily propagated from Wandering Jew seeds or cuttings, allowing for easy expansion of your precious plant collection.

6. Air Purification

Like many houseplants, the Wandering Jew hanging plant is a great air purifier that allows you to create healthier and cleaner environments indoors by filtering out commonly found indoor pollutants such as formaldehyde, benzene, and other particulate matter. Additionally, the plant also releases extra oxygen while doing so.

7. Low Maintenance

It’s a hardy plant that requires minimal care, perfect for both novice and experienced gardeners alike. With just a little water weekly and a constant spot in bright, indirect sunlight, this plant thrives and brings you the most wonderful aesthetics indoors.

8. Versatile

The Wandering Jew plant is suitable for various settings. They can be used as hanging basket plants, with plant stands or trellises, and even as ground cover in gardens.

●Wandering Jew Hanging Plant Care: Basics to Know

While low maintenance, the Wandering Jew plant still requires some of its basic needs to be met in order to thrive. So, here are a few basic Wandering Jew care tips to follow while caring for this plant:

Aspect	Description	Additional Tips
Light Requirements	The Wandering Jew does best in bright, indirect light. However, it can even tolerate low light conditions.	For some exposure to direct light, place this plant in the sun during early mornings and late afternoons as the sun is soft at those times. Avoid exposure to direct light during afternoons as the sun can scorch the leaves of the plant.
Watering Needs	Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.	Water only when the top inch of the soil feels dry. When watering, allow the water to reach the roots at the bottom of the pot, also allowing excess water to drain out of the drainage holes. If you’re unsure about when to water the plant, Ugaoo’s Sustee Watermeter will tell you exactly when your plant needs water.
Soil Preferences	Like most other houseplants, the Wandering Jew requires well-drained and aerated soil.	Make use of perlite in your potting mix to enhance drainage. Additionally, you can make use of Ugaoo’s Garden Soil Mix to ensure proper growth.
Temperature and Humidity	Thrives in stable and consistent temperatures between 13-24°C.	This plant enjoys high humidity. Mist regularly or use a humidifier near the plant for best results. If unable to do so, you can also place a tray of water lined with pebbles for the same effect.
Fertilizing	Feed with a water-soluble, all-round fertilizer in the Wandering Jew plant’s growth season (spring and summer months).	You can also make use of Ugaoo’s Plant Food Fertilizer Sticks for a better and more fuss-free experience. They will give your plants a slow-release yet balanced feeding of nutrients every time you water them.
Pruning	Prune your Wandering Jew hanging plant regularly to maintain shape and encourage bushier growth.	Promptly remove any dead or yellowing leaves to keep the plant healthy.
Propagation	The Wandering Jew can be propagated through seeds and also through stem cuttings.	With cuttings, you can make use of Ugaoo’s Rooting Hormone to ensure optimal growth of healthy roots.

●Common Problems Faced by the Wandering Jew Plant

Here are a few common issues that the Wandering Jew hanging plant might face if not cared for properly. So, watch out for these:

1. Leggy Growth

This occurs due to insufficient light. To tackle this, you can move your plant to a brighter location for better growth.

2. Yellowing Leaves

Often caused by overwatering or poor drainage, yellowing leaves are unfortunately a commonly seen sight for many plant parents as many are unsure about when to water the plant. Before you water your Wandering Jew Plant, always check the soil moisture and adjust watering habits accordingly.

3. Pests

The Wandering Jew hanging plant is susceptible to spider mites, aphids, and mealybugs. Inspect your plant regularly and treat it with insecticidal soap or Neem Oil if necessary. However, if you can’t seem to get rid of those pesky mealybugs, you can make use of Ugaoo’s Mealybug Magic Spray for fast-action results within a few hours.