The eye-catching mix of green and purple on the foliage of the inch plant vine looks great in gardens and indoors. While growing it in the soil is super easy, planting it in water is fun as well. If you agree, here’s all you need to know about Propagating Wandering Dude in Water to grow it easily!
Learn everything about caring for the Wandering Jew plant here
Wandering Dude
Wandering Jew (Tradescantia spp.) belongs to the spiderwort family and includes many species adaptable to various indoor and outdoor conditions. You can grow it as ground cover, in pots, or in hanging baskets. Also, it can be grown in full shade and full sunlight, both in soil and water.
Check out the best wandering jew varieties here
How to Grow Wandering Jew Plant in Water
Things You’ll Need:
- Clean jar or vase
- Sharp knife, scissors, or gardening clippers
Instructions:
- Find a healthy stem and snip off a 5-6 inches long cutting just below the node.
- Remove the bottom leaves from the stem but save the top few and dip the end in a rooting hormone.
- Now put the cuttings in a glass jar filled with water; non-chlorinated water would be the best choice.
- Once the cutting develops the root, you can transplant it into the soil or continue to grow it in water. It’s easy both ways!
Wandering Dude Care in Water
Location
Place the glass jar or vase where the plant can receive bright, indirect sunlight. You can place the jar on a tabletop or window sill too. When growing in water, avoid exposure to direct sun as it can cause burned and bleached foliage.
Change Water Often
Change the water every 3 to 6 days to keep the plant healthy and thriving. The water must be free from salt and chlorine. Do not use extremely hot or cold water, as it can damage your plants. If you are using tap water, allow it to sit in an open container for 24 hours.
Note: Use a transparent jar to keep an eye on the plant’s root development.
Fertilizer
Add a pinch of balanced liquid fertilizer every few days after you change the water to boost healthy growth.
Pro Tip: If you have a fish aquarium in your home, add its water in the vase to feed this plant by mixing it in a 1:3 ratio in freshwater for lush growth.
Aerial Roots
If you notice a brown outer layer of the roots floating in the water, you can remove them while changing it.
Where Can You Keep Wandering Dude?
The wandering dude plant makes a charming addition to any home decor style. You can place it on bookshelves, windowsills, coffee tables, or as a centerpiece on a reading desk–it can steal the show anywhere with colorful foliage on delicate stems!
Here are the best indoor plants you can grow in water
Can Wandering Dude Live in Water Forever?
Yes, a wandering jew plant can live in water for a long time, like lucky bamboo. You just need to provide it with bright daylight and keep changing the water regularly.
David
May 20, 2022 At 12:47 am
Why are you still using the name that is steeped in anti-Semitic legend to refer to this plant? Stop!
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Emi
June 17, 2022 At 10:33 pm
I thought this name was a bit insensitive. Isn’t there an alternative name like cradle of Moses or something?
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Zak
September 10, 2022 At 9:24 pm
My botany teacher always called them wondering dudes
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Michael
November 18, 2022 At 7:45 pm
Stop trying to erase the Jews. Here in Israel, it’s called wandering Jew (יהודי נודד). It’s a lovely name for a lovely plant!
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Pamela
December 19, 2022 At 3:37 pm
I agree with you Michael and the idiots who call this beautiful plant wondering dude have a brain eating parasite!
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Emi
June 17, 2022 At 10:33 pm
I thought this name was a bit insensitive. Isn’t there an alternative name like cradle of Moses or something?
Reply
Zak
September 10, 2022 At 9:24 pm
My botany teacher always called them wondering dudes
Reply
Michael
November 18, 2022 At 7:45 pm
Stop trying to erase the Jews. Here in Israel, it’s called wandering Jew (יהודי נודד). It’s a lovely name for a lovely plant!
Reply
Pamela
December 19, 2022 At 3:37 pm
I agree with you Michael and the idiots who call this beautiful plant wondering dude have a brain eating parasite!
Reply
Why are you still using the name that is steeped in anti-Semitic legend to refer to this plant? Stop!
- Zak
- September 10, 2022 At 9:24 pm
- My botany teacher always called them wondering dudes
- Reply
I thought this name was a bit insensitive. Isn’t there an alternative name like cradle of Moses or something?
My botany teacher always called them wondering dudes
- Pamela
- December 19, 2022 At 3:37 pm
- I agree with you Michael and the idiots who call this beautiful plant wondering dude have a brain eating parasite!
- Reply
Stop trying to erase the Jews. Here in Israel, it’s called wandering Jew (יהודי נודד). It’s a lovely name for a lovely plant!
I agree with you Michael and the idiots who call this beautiful plant wondering dude have a brain eating parasite!
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