What is this plant? (Wandering Jew)

RE: What is this plant? (Wandering Jew) Post By (Guest Post) (08/01/2007) I have been searching the internet for two hours trying to find the care (fact sheet) for the exact same plant. I just recently saved mine from a local grocery store. The manger actually gave the poor thing to me for 5.00 so I took it. Now I can't find which type of plant it is or how to take care of it. If there is anyone out there that can help us please...HELP! RE: What is this plant? (Wandering Jew) Post By Belinda (Guest Post) (05/29/2007) I have one of these and it seems to be growing ok. I needed to put it in a bigger pot and when I was transferring it I noticed that the plant was falling apart. Is this normal ? The plant looks healthy but it just falls apart so easily. Thanks for the help.. RE: What is this plant? Post By Mama Laura (Guest Post) (05/24/2007) I had a Wandering Jew like this in my container gardens at our last house...(hardiness zone 8b) When I would pinch it back and throw the cuttings into a pile over the deck, I didn't realize that it was rooting almost immediately. I ended up fighting it as a weed--mostly because of our climate, but also because it roots so easily. Forewarned is forearmed! RE: What is this plant? Post By Nancy from Florida (Guest Post) (05/24/2007) This plant (common name Bridal Veil) is a Tradescantia multiflora, a kind of Wandering Jew. I don't want to sound like a Gardening Nerd, but it's good to get used to using the real names of plants because several different plants can share the same common name, and this is just confusing! This is a houseplant which needs a lot of indirect bright light and constantly moist, but not wet, soil. (I love the previous comment about noting the weight of your plant when it is well-watered and then when it might be needing a drink and is therefore much less weighty! Very smart!) If you are hanging this plant outside, it will need to be protected from direct sun; breezy or hot weather will speed soil drying, so keep your watering can handy. Pinch back (cut off) the leggy stems just past a leaf. 'Leggy' refers to stems which should have closely-spaced leaves but do not, or stems/branches which start to get too long) Pinching back encourages bushiness. While your plant is new, it is a good idea to make some cuttings, as described above, because if the plant doesn't do well or if it accidentally dries out, you can start another plant if you need to! Good luck! Nancy in Nokomis RE: What is this plant? Post by ccarnow (18) | (05/23/2007) Contact It is a form of wandering jew called Tahatian Bridal Veil. It is beautiful when the tiny white flowers bloom. Keep it pinched back from time to time so it will thicken up. You can leave some trailers if you like the look. There are a number of plants that have green leaf tops and purple undersides. Grouped together, they are a beautiful sight! RE: What is this plant? Post By Lori (Guest Post) (05/23/2007) Tahitian bridal veil. Very easy to grow. You can get you some more started easily, just snip on an angle under the node (or joint) below a leaf of a section you think is big enough. You will have to take off the bottom couple of leaves before you stick your cuttings in water. In a few weeks you will have plenty of roots to repot it and start you a new one or give to a friend! RE: What is this plant? Post by sandy63 (262) | (05/23/2007) Profile | Blog! | Contact it is not a wandering jew. i dont know what it is but not a w j. RE: What is this plant? Post By (Guest Post) (05/23/2007) Its a wandering Jew-tradescantia. Pinch it back or it will get leggy. RE: What is this plant? Post By Patty (Guest Post) (05/23/2007) Lois has it right- it is "wandering jew' (also Tahatian Bridal Veil) RE: What is this plant? Post by tperkins (4) | (05/23/2007) Contact I'm not sure what the plant is, but if you call your local Extension Office there should be a Ag or Horticultural agent that will let you bring it in and tell you what it is and how to care for it. And I'm pretty sure for free. RE: What is this plant? Post By MADELINE (Guest Post) (05/23/2007) LOOKS LIKE A CONFEDERATE JASMINE , TO ME . I BOUGHT ONE ABOUT 3 YEARS AGO AND HAVE IT IN A HANGING POT . WHEN IT BLOOMS IT HAS WHITE FLOWERS ON IT THAT SMELL SOOOOOOO GOOD. I HAVE MINE HANGING IN PART SUN , PART SHADE AND WATER ONLY WHEN THE SOIL DRYS OUT TO TOUCH . I AM IN THE SOUTH , SO I JUST LEAVE OUT WINTER AND SUMMER WITH NO PROBLEMS. IF YOU LIVE WHERE IT GETS SNOW AND HARSH TEMPERATURES I WOULD BRING IT IN IN THE WINTER . DO A GOOGLE SEARCH AND TYPE IN CONFEDERATE JASMINE AND SEE IF THE PIC MATCHES YOURS . GOOD LUCK . RE: What is this plant? Post By Lois (Guest Post) (05/23/2007) Does it look like a Wandering Jew but with much smaller leaves...green on top and purple under? If the answer is yes it is a Tahetian Bridal's Veil...LOVE this plant! RE: What is this plant? Post By Louise (Guest Post) (05/23/2007) I have one that looks just like it and it's called a Potato plant.mine said plant in the sun and water as needed[when the dirt has dried out] it's a beautiful plant and the purple flowers just keep coming. RE: What is this plant? Post By Julia Youngblood (Guest Post) (05/21/2007) Looks like a Wandering Jew to me! Place your plant in bright indirect or filtered light. Early morning and late day sunshine is ok. If only one side of the plant is getting light... rotate your plant every few days. It may be difficult to feel the soil for moisture... so we'll water this plant by weight and color. When your plant looses some of it's color and starts to appear droopy... it's time to water. Note the weight of the plant when you first purchased it, check your plant every few days noting the weight... when the plant is light... it's time to water. Feed your plant monthly with a balanced liquid fertilizer. Cuttings are very east to root. Place them in water or pot them in good quality potting soil. Cuttings can also be laid on top of moist potting soil to start a new plant. Hope this helps!