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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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 Posted - Jan 29 2013 : 8:18:29 PM
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A plant also referred to as Wandering Jew Plant. I have tons of them. They are multiplying like crazy. Mine are purple. I've seen some of the plants with silver, white and purple stripes. They like warm temperatures and lots of humidity; perfect for SW Louisiana. I have pots of the Tradescantia pallida in the shade, and they bloom little beautiful violet flowers.
I throw cuttings in one of the garden areas; didn't even plant them or dig a hole for them, and they are spreading all over.
Does any one else have this plant?
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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cajungal
True Blue Farmgirl
2349 Posts
Catherine Farmgirl Sister #76
Houston Area
Texas
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Posted - Jan 30 2013 : 06:30:15 AM
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I love this plant. It's refered to as 'Wandering Jew' in these parts, too. It adds a pop of color, spreads fairly quickly and is so easy to grow. I have a few that I started from cuttings from my grandmother's. It makes me feel as though I still have a special piece of my 'Nanny' still with me.
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
4562 Posts
Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
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Posted - Jan 30 2013 : 06:38:06 AM
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Lovely picture!
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Jan 30 2013 : 08:45:12 AM
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Yes, it spreads fast. Good ground cover. And- it grows really fast.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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LadyInRed
True Blue Farmgirl
6740 Posts
PeggyAnn
Vancouver
WA
USA
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Posted - Jan 30 2013 : 2:30:01 PM
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Marly...up here in the Northwest we consider Wandering Jew an indoor houseplant. LOL
We can get really cold snaps and cold rain...so it doesn't do as well outdoors for us.
I didn't even realize that it was so prolific. Loved your picture and the purple is my
favorite.
blessings,
Peggy
Farmgirl #1326
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City Chick
True Blue Farmgirl
1402 Posts
Deb
Chattanooga
TN
USA
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Jan 30 2013 : 3:08:25 PM
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Peggy Ann, I never cover the plant in winter. We have had a couple of freezes, but it has never died. The little purple flowers are so cute! The pots I have in the shade only make the flower, and the ones out in the sun never flower.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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kysheeplady
True Blue Farmgirl
1291 Posts
Teri
KY
USA
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Posted - Jan 30 2013 : 3:15:13 PM
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Marly.
it is a house plant here in KY. I do leave it outside until frost tho.
Teri
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