Identification Help: Book Fair Plant

Sahara&me · #1 September 14th, 2004, 05:07 PM

Hello,

I got this plant at the local book fair and I would like to care for it. Could somebody please identify it for me?

Thanks,

Susan

**lkliewer** · #2 September 14th, 2004, 08:02 PM

We always called it a "Wandering Jew" -- I hope that is politically OK. (Tradescantia zebrina I think)

Some web sites I found...

http://davesgarden.com/forums/t/421773/
http://www.fernlea.com/hanggard/vines/wande.htm

**lkliewer** · #3 September 14th, 2004, 08:05 PM

I didn't follow the davesgardenworld post very carefully -- it doens't tell you too much unless you are a paid subscriber....

**Marn** · #4 March 8th, 2005, 11:27 AM

yes that is a typical wandering jew . not to much care for it .. it is a very easy plant to look after . just hang it up in a sunny window and dont let it dry out .. keep somewhat moist .. and very easy to root .. if a piece breaks off just stick it back in the dirt or in a glass of water .. and it will root in no time .. one of th easiest plants to care for ..

Marn