Orchid Cactus Volunteer: Wandering Jew or Maranta

7 purple-backed, shiny green volunteers in orchid cactus pot = likely wandering jew (Tradescantia) or prayer plant (Maranta) from contaminated soil.

Action

1. Water pot.
2. Gently remove volunteers with butter knife.
3. Pot separately.
4. Pull future volunteers as weeds.

Why Separate

Different water/light needs. They'll compete and decline together.

You got 2 plants for 1!