Wandering Jew and Peace Lily Care: Light, Water, and Water Quality

Wandering Jew (Tradescantia zebrina)

• Pot size: Your 10-inch hanging pot is large for a young plant. Keep it potbound.
• Light: Bright, direct light is best. Hang in sunniest window, uncovered all day.
• Water: Let top inch of soil dry between thorough waterings.
• Pruning: Regular pinching keeps it full.
• Fertilizer: Very sparingly.

Peace Lily

• Light: Bright indirect; protect from direct sun.
• Water: Water just as leaves begin to droop.
• Flowers: Remove spent blooms. Monthly half-strength fertilizer promotes flowering.
• Potbound: Encourages blooms.

Critical: Water Quality

Your well water with a softener harms both plants. Softener salts and hard minerals build to toxic levels. Use filtered, distilled, or rainwater—especially for peace lilies, which are highly sensitive.