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WANDERING JEW

These plants have oval leaves 1 - 3 inches long with stripes in green/white, purple/green or green/white/mauve.

To keep this plant under control and bushy you’ll need to pinch off the new growth regularly.

TEMPERATURE: Wandering Jews like to be kept between 65 and 75 degrees with a minimum temperature of 50 degrees. They also like to have a well ventilated area.

WATER: Water when dry to the touch. Keep soil evenly moist but NOT WET. Reduce water during the winter months.

LIGHT: They like to be kept in a bright area. Wandering Jew will tolerate some direct sun, but be careful of the hot afternoon sun.

Propagate from stem cuttings.

These plants are often available in 8" hanging baskets.

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