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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    October 6, 2017
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    These, actually prefer quite a bit of shade, although they will grow just about anywhere. They are Very sensitive to chilly weather, and this will cause leaf curl. They can also do this when they are over-watered. These are pretty drought tolerant. All species of this plant are edible, for an added bonus. I enjoy mine in salads. Here is an article for more information on their care:https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/wandering-jew/growing-wandering-jew-plants.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    October 16, 2017
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    Yes, you should transplant it into a pot and grow it as a houseplant during the winter. Wandering jew plant is only hardy in zones 9 and above, so it will be killed by frost outside.

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    October 21, 2017
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    This will survive if you live in zones 9 and and above. Otherwise, you will need to bring it indoors. This article will give you information about the proper winter care of the plant: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/wandering-jew/growing-wandering-jew-outdoors.htm

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    December 11, 2017
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    This plant is, absolutely, one of the hardiest plants that I know of. This plant will not be harmed by even heavy pruning. Just cut them back to the desired height. Here is a collection of articles that will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/wandering-jew/

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    January 14, 2018
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    The best method is hand removal, unfortunately. Try to get as much out as you can with a rake or other tool. Check back periodically to remove any bits that have grown back. You could try carefully applying glyphosate to the weed, but this could damage the shrub too, so it is risky.
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/wandering-jew/get-rid-of-wandering-jew.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    February 4, 2018
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    Yes, wandering jew can certainly be invasive. It can be used as a groundcover if precautions are taken (such as using physical barriers, trimming back the plant to the ground before winter, and removing any that escape), but it's perhaps best to use as a houseplant or a plant for hanging baskets to avoid the risk of invasiveness. If you have some that you need to get rid of, this article might help:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/wandering-jew/get-rid-of-wandering-jew.htm

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    April 3, 2018
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    I'm not sure what you mean by this. Do you mean that the stems, physically, rotted out? Or are the roots exposed? Can you include pictures so that I may be able to better help you?

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