Why Is My Purple Wandering Jew Not Growing?

Question

I have a purple wandering Jew I got about a year ago. When I repotted it, I gave some shoots to a friend. Hers is growing like crazy and has bloomed at least once, but mine has done almost nothing. What am I doing wrong?

Answer

Joey, you may not be giving it as much sun as your friend—it's a sun lover. You may also be over or underwatering. It needs water whenever dry but can't stand constant wetness. If you send a picture and details about location, watering frequency and amount, I can advise more specifically. Try fertilizing starting in March as days lengthen and you give it lots of sun. Good luck!

Darlene