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Inch plant question
Hi! I’m just looking for some basic info about my Silver Inch plant aka “wandering Jew”. I prefer “wandering dude” myself but…I digress… My question is about the individual plant stocks themselves. I’m pretty sure in the pics I provided, you can see that I have them leaning against little posts so that they stay upright and that right there is my question!! Are they supposed to be upright? Or are they naturally just supposed to grow and hang over the sides of the pot? I thought they were supposed to flop over as they got bigger and grow over the sides of the pot…that’s where the “wandering” comes in I assumed and I had the plant set up like that at first. Then my husband started questioning if the plant is supposed to be drooping over the sides of the pot and he planted the seeds of doubt in my mind, lol so I got some support sticks and the finish product is what you see in my pics. So I’m just wondering if I should continue to support the upward growth or if I should remove the support sticks and let the individual stocks “wander”?
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Based on the image provided, the plant in question appears to be a species of Tradescantia spathacea, which is commonly known as a pineapple plant. It seems that the plant is not thriving as the leaves appear to be drooping and not holding their shape. One possible reason for this could be that the plant is not getting enough light or is not being watered enough. It's important to ensure that the plant is receiving enough sunlight and water, as well as proper fertilization. Another reason could be that the plant is not getting the right amount of nutrients. The soil should be tested regularly to ensure that it is not lacking in essential nutrients such as phosphorous, potassium, and magnesium. These elements are important for the health of the plant, and a lack of them can cause the leaves to droop. Additionally, it could be a pest or disease issue. It's important to inspect the plant for signs of pests or diseases, such as whiteflies, scale, or spider mites. If any of these are present, it's important to take immediate action to control the infestation or infection. Finally, it could be a problem with the container the plant is in. Clay pots can dry out quickly, causing the soil to lose moisture more quickly than it
When I get floppy plants like this one, I end up letting them hang over the edge. I’m too lazy to create spaces for hanging plants so I end up making cuttings and rooting them when the plant gets too long. Then either planting the cuttings in bare areas of soil in the existing plant or starting new baby plants that I either keep or give to friends.
I have numerous wandering Jew plants, both inside and out. When the conditions are the best (ie water and light), your plant will trail over the edge of your pot and you won’t have bare stems like you do now.
Thank you so much for the info! I’m really excited to have a place like this to turn to!! I luv my plants but sometimes it seems like it’s a one sided luv lol So yeah, recently Ive been extremely paranoid about over watering (thank you succulent babies) I may have gone to far the other way…would that explain the old growth (leaves) drying up and dying? Also, yes! I think it would be a great idea to propagate some clippings and fill in the empty spots. Id also like to repot it… Any tips for propagating?
