It gets scorching afternoon sun for 4-5 hours and does very well there. A popular houseplant, Tradescantia zebrina (Wandering Jew) is a trailing evergreen perennial with attractive, lance-shaped, green to purple leaves with two wide, silvery longitudinal stripes, while the lower leaf surface is solid magenta. Direct Sun) Water Requirements: Average Water Needs Consistent Water Needs Excellent in containers. After they are about an inch they are ready to plant in soil. On Jun 6, 2009, atm1 from Detroit, MI wrote: I have been growing Wandering Jews as houseplants for years. This plant swill take over every space in a pot, even growing on the floor, searching for new places with enough earth to stock its roots. Mine seems to do better if I let the soil dry before watering again. However, the leaves are very attractive with it's white-and-purple coloring and the plant may be pretty easy to grow. Have successfully eradicated a large area once by penning chickens in with it but unable to do in current area (introduced thru compost I think ). Tradescantia zebrina is native to Mexico. I have one sitting high on a plant stand trailing over the pot, and one day you'll find pieces of it on the floor! Foliage Color: Green shades. Punch holes on the surface of the rubber band with a pencil or pen. Makes a great companion for Hostas, as an edging plant or in containers. The reward will be, as mentioned by many, free divisions to friends. It weakened and died in its third summer. It rooted very quickly so she planted it in a small pot. introduced me to them for their ease and beauty,especially as hanging plants. Flower Color is and blooms in . Never seen it flower, I'll try feeding it some Bloom Buster. =). I have drank it for two days now. It can be as invasive as mint. But you have to get every shoot and stem or it will grow back. On outdoor garden plants, young shoots are susceptible to damage from snails and caterpillars. Also, I have the plastic ground cover down, so its difficult to get to the roots, even in the open spaces. Luckily, is extremely easy to pull by hand... where the outdoor planting season is so short. In pots in the house all winter I've 10-12 pretty little lavender blooms from about 10am-4pm every day. On Sep 11, 2010, jskyieeyes3 from Saint Cloud, FL (Zone 9b) wrote: easy to grow. In fact, we think our beautiful Jacaranda tree died as a result of our trying to kill the vampire. It is a beautiful plant and will make a beautiful addition to any decor. On Sep 25, 2007, Seacow from Harbin,China wrote: Beautiful and Easy to care for, I have about 5 varieties in one big, shallow pot, and with trimming it always looks beautiful and full. Foliage Color: Green shades. Most of the species have long, sword-like leaves and three-petaled flowers with contrasting yellow stamens. Spread 12-18 Inches. On Sep 30, 2006, DrJerry from Burleson, TX wrote: This plant is one of the best shade-loving ground covers in my garden. It behaves itself, whether it's in a container, or planted in the garden. made from Wandering Jew for preventative medicinal purposes--the kidneys. Prefers moist soils. On May 25, 2008, theopaints from Naples, FL wrote: I enjoy this plant. I had seen the green type growing as a two foot tall groundcover in a valley near Hana on Maui, Hawaii, and wanted to emulate this scene. I've weeded & weeded, pulling it up by the roots. (Trending), My Garden Channel, 1 Comment. If you want more plants, just break off some stems and they will root. Direct Sun) Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Three petals surround vivid center stamens with contrasting chartreuse anthers. Flowering may slow in high heat - cut back hard to promote fresh growth and flowering. 141 North Street Danielson, CT 06239 (860) 774-8038 Call Center hours: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm EST. Groundcover or edging that provides color and contrast to other plants. Tradescantia pallida is a tender perennial that is winter hardy to USDA Zones 10-11. Foliage typically grows to 6â tall, but creeps to 2â wide or more if allowed to do so. HABITAT & HARDINESS: Tradescantia ohiensis is native to Ontario, south to Maine and Florida and west to Minnesota, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas. Yes, it does perform well, but that is it's mission - it's a plant. o I decided to pull it all out. It is very hardy and will thrive in almost any condition. It roots easily in water, or in soil and each segment is capable of producing a new plant. January 24th Is National Peanut Butter Day. Twenty years ago, not knowing any better I bought a hanging basket of this stuff to hang on my front porch. I had a large tropical looking bed of Dwarf Brazilian Bananas, which grow to about 15 feet tall, papayas, cannas, daturas, zebra plant and spiral cone gingers, all of which got very tall and "leggy," so I thought this plant would make a nice groundcover underneath these taller guys. Has anyone heard of making a tea from the Wandering Jew and its medicinal purposes? Don't mean to rain on your parades--my situation is just very different because of the hot Texas sunshine... On Apr 26, 2005, herlurie from Mobile, AL (Zone 8b) wrote: I love this plant! In tropical and semi-tropical areas, it is commonly grown outdoors as a popular, albeit weedy, ground cover. Easily transplanted, easily rid from your garden by yanking it up. Butt eventually it started to strangle the bed so much that I couldn't get to my bananas and papayas to harvest, s... read moreo I decided to pull it all out. It freezes during the winter, so I take cuttings late in the fall and replant every spring. Gets a big straggly if it gets much sun. If you do not live in a tropical zone you can bring in your plant and place in a bight warm spot throughout the winter. What I think is The "houseplant" Wandering Jew that escaped 40 yrs ago & has harassed me ever since is a prostrate vine just like the houseplant. Click here for Reopening details. Cooperative Extension, which staffs local offices in all 100 counties and with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. Mine has a purple and green color leaf and it needs to be planted in a big pot. On May 9, 2009, vossner from East Texas,United States (Zone 8a) wrote: Despite its beauty, I wouldn't dream of planting it inground. Amazing! In pots I just water deeply 1x per week, feed 1x per month--piece of cake! Its difficult to get rid of them--I can pull off the exposed leaves, but in order to get to the root systems, I might have ... read moreto destroy some of the plants that I want to keep. Direct Sun) Full Shade ( 4 hrs. It has served for a number of years as a vigorous and attractive houseplant, but is now being increasingly used in outdoor garden applications as a ground cover and/or container plant. If your plant becomes leggy, PINCH back generously and propagate the cuttings for another plant. On Mar 8, 2005, jordung from Woonsocket, RI (Zone 6b) wrote: Over the years I've had success with this plant. 8 months later, I have a beautiful hanging basket. Mine are outside. Ok so the dogs got to it and I was mad, I mean it was in shreds, I just knew it was gone. On Jun 4, 2003, photobuff from Gainesville, FL wrote: I like this plant. Compact, clump-forming plants have purplish blue, three-petaled blooms with contrasting yellow stamens that bloom in terminal clusters on stiff stems. What I think is The "houseplant" Wandering Jew that escaped 40 yrs ago & has harassed me ever since is a prostrate vine just like the houseplant. back, but I have recently acquired a new plant. Tradescantia pallida aka Purple Heart Wandering Jew. But I spend hours on the north side of our house, pulling this stuff out by hand. They continue to take over my yard. Try this in a hanging basket and keep an eye on it. Tradescantia are grown in the garden as hardy or half hardy perennials.. I am in a very humid climate and it does well here! I don't even know if RoundUp could touch it. Grows in Sun to Light Shade. It's in front of my porch and around my other plants across the front of the house. I sometimes put the cuttings in a glass of water and within a few weeks they are ready to plant. About 20yrs ago I planted a lovely golden sport of what I'd alway... read mores called "Cowslobbers" out in the pasture but is usually called Spidorwort or Tradescantia bracteata (or T.ohiensis). ugh no direct full sun. Nurseries often sell inexpensive starter plants in spring. Spiderworts typically grow in moist, well-drained and acidic (pH 5 to 6) soil, though I have found the plants to be quite forgiving in the garden and tolerant of many soil conditions. Spacing 12 Inches. Tradescantia pallida is a tender perennial that is winter hardy to USDA Zones 10-11. Two plants in the middle browned, and died. Direct Sun) Water Requirements: Average Water Needs Consistent Water Needs I also have some that have appeared in my front landscaped flower/plant bed, and they are beginning to take over there as well. Don't let it - it's that simple. On Aug 29, 2006, Psalmy from Edinburg, TX wrote: I like plants, but not when they take over and you can't control them. A friend had told me how easily they spread, and I have found that out the hard way. It will grow in all conditions in my area from full sun to full shade. This genus includes at least 75 different herbaceous perennial species, including some regarded as noxious weeds, some as prized outdoor garden pl⦠It grows well in dry soil and wet soil. It will look gorgeous cascading from pots and planters in no time at all. In the garden, it is easily grown in rich, moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. My sister (R.I.P.) And no, I never got rid of it, but I also never found it difficult to control, as my soil was very nice, and unwanted sprigs were very easy to pull up. It's much easier than the Spider Plant (or Airplane Plant). You can also lay part of a growing vine in another pot of soil, and cut it off once it has established roots in the new pot. Even better, repot, then trim and water. It is supposed to grow. Maybe it will like this shadier spot better. Tradescantia 'Concord Grape' Spiderwort. It has the most contrasting colors of the CHARM⢠Series. (Tradescantia subaspera) propagation through cuttings easily. Pinch back stems as needed to maintain ⦠In St. Louis it is grown in the garden as an annual, in containers and as a year round houseplant. It'll drop it's stems and grow wherever it lands. Tradescantia grows in almost any kind of soil, from damp to dry, but evenly moist soil is ⦠Tradescantia pallida was rated âsuperiorâ after an extended study at the University of Georgia. To avoid this, move fading Wandering Jew to a more shaded area (this solved the problem for me, as the new growth on my Wandering Jew now has its vivid, separate colors again, and I just cut the old, faded leaves off). Rock gardens, borders fronts, wall plantings. I don't have it in a garden, it is in a hanging basket over my desk. It turns a reddish purple color in the cooler months here in TX. If anyone has discovered a sure-fire way to kill off this bloodsucker, please share. This is the plant for the wanna-be-green-thumb! It grows as a kind of noxious weed here in Florida if you let it. It does wonderfully there. I also especially love the rich hues of the leaves. On Mar 7, 2005, rose318 from in Houston, TX (Zone 9a) wrote: I have this plant in a hanging basket. Hardiness zone 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b. Hardiness Zones: 3,4,5,6,7,8,9 . As with most of my favorites, I love it because it propagates well. Simply place part of a vine in moist soil or water. In St. Louis it is grown in the garden as an annual, in containers and as a year round houseplant. I carry it to a bathtub, water it and then mist it for the humidity. On Oct 19, 2003, jeannieskydiver from Tampa, FL wrote: Yep. Originally named Setcreasea pallida by Joseph Nelson Rose in 1911, it was reclassified in the genus Tradescantia by D.R. Its an invasive destroyer where I need to kill it ( Bay of Plenty, New Zealand ). After a week to two weeks roots will appear. On Mar 6, 2008, mochimo from MIddle Blue,Indonesia wrote: This plant sometimes classified as a weed, but I think the plant does have several unique advantage for you. But in my sheltered greenhouse I have to yank it out by the handfuls. On Mar 21, 2008, digigirl from Sugar Land, TX (Zone 9a) wrote: Due to the possible invasiveness of this plant, I kept them in hanging pots. orry this is considered a weed where you live!!!!! Put aluminum foil over the top of the glass or jar. It has great character, extremely hearty, and grows with vigor in the humid sunny climate of Montgomery, Texas. It pretty much just jumped out and started putting roots in ... read morethe ground. Cuttings may be overwintered for use the following year. I cannot keep ours alive. I can understand the opinions of some who do not like the strangle-hold this particular plant can place on all other plants, much like "Mexican Heather" can do as well. Only 1 bloom from in-ground jungle, though. It has been in a hanging basket in my kitchen in front of a west facing window (I live next to a busy street so I keep the blind closed most of the day) and has done exceptionally well even though I sometimes forget to water it and hardly ever fertilize it. A great plant, but only indoors so keep it there and do not plant outdoors! It can be an invasive if planted in the garden here. You can still have the lovely colors all year long right in your living room. In a container it is beautiful!!!! Remove flower stems immediately after bloom. Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater, Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction, This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds, N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed. They are very tought, easy to grow and dont need extra care, thats makes them a perfect climate control especially for those plant who need strong light and humid root condition. It is also great to have one way up here in the north ... read morewhere the outdoor planting season is so short. I have learned my lesson. Plants do not like temperatures below 50F, and if they are to be brought indoors in fall, it should be well in advance of frost. She brought it home and stuck it in some water right in the window and hoped for the best. across (2.5 cm), adorned with a bouquet of showy yellow stamens. This is a tough and easy-to-grow plant. Tradescantia ohiensis (Ohio Spiderwort) is a vigorous, clump-forming herbaceous perennial with long, arching, blue-green, grass-like leaves that are folded lengthwise. Fill a jar a glass with water. Now ignore it & mow over it. Repotting. Keep in partial sun for best foliage, and water when soil has only a small amount of moisture left, unless you are starting a new plant from a cutting, in which case you should keep the soil moist. 40 years ago I must have dumped my leggy Wandering Jew & it has survived among my hostas to get even with me! I have recently found a serious problem with large snails that can destroy a bed. Hardiness Zones: 3,4,5,6,7,8,9 . Shelter plants from strong winds that may break the somewhat fragile stems. I'm thinking of planting some in the back yard in a place where nothing grows because of deep--really deep--shade. Growing Tradescantia (Spiderwort) Latin Name Pronunciation: tra-des-kan'tee-uh Vigorous and all but carefree in full sun or partial shade (partial shade is a requirement in the West). It has grown at times when my grass wouldn't. I have learned my lesson. I have it all over my yard although I never purchased the plant. And it does if given the right conditions. On Aug 8, 2003, broozersnooze from Jacksonville, FL (Zone 9b) wrote: The perfect plant for someone who can't grow anything. They get so proud it's silly:). It gradually spreads destroying the whole bed. Tradescantia Purpurea is a tender perennial that is winter hardy and it can easily be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 10-11. Remove flower stems immediately after bloom. Grows 8" tall and 15" wide and will brighten up partially shaded areas of the garden. Yes, it tries to take over, but it's so easy to pull up I don't find it a problem at all. Winter Hardiness: 20-25° F; ... some claim it will grow as a perennial in USDA Zone 6, where mulching to protect the crown is advantageous. On May 28, 2004, Larabee from Houston, TX wrote: TIP: If it gets too much sun, the stripes will begin to run and the purple and green will bleed together. I give cuttings to my family and friends. Put one cutting in each hole. ts of it up by the roots out of the yard, plant it in a basket & give it to them. Eventually, after a few hours work, I had A WHOLE TRUCK LOAD of this plant to take to the city recycling center. Now that the weather has warmed up (it has been in the 70's and 80's here for several weeks now!) On May 28, 2003, Monocromatico from Rio de Janeiro,Brazil (Zone 11) wrote: This is a pest. Tradescantia, commonly known as Spiderwort, is a genus of plants in the family Commelinaceae comprising about 70 species of herbaceous perennials native to the New World. It only lost out to a handful of other plants. The infestation starts out like the new leaves are withering in one small area. likes shade, will fry in the summer florida sun. On Jun 4, 2009, Bairie from Corpus Christi, TX (Zone 10a) wrote: One of my favorite plants. Best purple leaf color occurs in full sun. I haven't figured out how to get rid of them yet, other than manually digging up the root systems--and you have to keep going back for the stragglers even with that. It is similar to the "vampire" weed as one commentator called Wandering Jew but it has never spread from where I planted it & is upright in habit. Hardiness zone 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b. I try to pull before it blooms--the blooms identical to Tradescantia zebrina. Stems and leaves are violet purple. Stems will trail to 18” or more. It is suitable both for gardens and interiors and it is mainly grown for its boldly textured foliage that reaches a vivid purple in bright sunlight making Tradescantia pallida âPurpureaâ an excellent ornamental plant. It is very fast-growing from shade to full sun and takes over surrounding vegetation rapidly. Tradescantia fluminensis, the inch plant, is a green-leafed plant with stems that root as they grow along the ground. Tradescantia Angel Eyes aka Spiderwort. On Jul 30, 2008, wormfood from Lecanto, FL (Zone 9a) wrote: I grow it around small trees/bushes to shade the soil in summer. It's not a full bushy plant yet...but we're working on it. Retail Walk-in Store Greenhouses have Reopened. I'm from Michigan where I know it would not survive outside. It is not particularly invasive in the Atlanta - Macon, Georgia (USDA Zone 7b), unless you _let_ it run wild. My mom found a small vine with just a couple of leaves on it in a parking lot in the dead of winter (we live in Alaska). How it survives our often below zero temps, I can't figure. How to Grow Tradescantia Plants Guide to Growing Spiderwort, Wandering Jew, and Trinity flower. Secure it around the other edge with rubber band. This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions: On Oct 10, 2014, ponywoman from Olathe, KS wrote: We've had a horse farm since moving just SW of Kansas City in 1971. I don't know very much about plants, but was drawn to this one about a year and a half ago because of the amazing coloration. Where do you go to find out medicinal properties of plants? Flower Color: White Shades. You can still have the lovely colors all year long right in your living room. I usually have over 100 potted plants at any one time & have worked tirelessly over 40+ years with my garden & plantings around our farm. On Jun 14, 2004, Regina2004 from Opa Locka, FL wrote: My neighbors are from the Honduras and drink a tea
40 years ago I must have dumped my leggy Wandering Jew & it has survived among my hostas to get even with me! It makes pretty, little, white flowers, and livens up my balcony. Three-petaled, pink flowers (to 1.5” diameter) bloom in small clusters.Genus name honors John Tradescant (1570-1638) and his son John Tradescant (1608-1662), botanists and successive gardeners to Charles I of England.Specific epithet means pale.‘Purpurea’ (sometimes sold as ‘Purple Heart’) is a cultivar that features purple foliage which is superior to that of the species. The gardening world has many examples where a single common name is slapped on more than one plant species, and such is the case with the houseplant we know as wandering Jew. Tradescantia pallida is a tender evergreen perennial native to northeast Mexico (from Tamaulipas to Yucatan) grown as an ornamental for its striking purple foliage. A lot of my back yard has wedelia ground cover, so I'm used to pulling up plants that like to take over! Where winter hardy, it is commonly grown as a groundcover that roots at the nodes as stems spread along the ground. She kept clipping and rooting the vines and she now has a beautiful and full potted plant. Rain came, sun came and there it was back again. Direct Sun) Part Shade (4-6 hrs. It does well indoors in small pots (on a desk, shelve, or hanging from a hook in midair) and in small planting ledges. Best to keep it contained in its own pot or hanging basket w/ nothing else. It always comes up in the spring & I spray with Roundup, Spectricide, etc which kills the sprouts but it never stops coming as evidenced by my 40 year fight with it. HABITAT & HARDINESS: The parent species is native to Ontario, south to Maine and Florida and west to Minnesota, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas. On Apr 17, 2010, WUVIE from Hulbert, OK (Zone 7a) wrote: Another very easy to grow plant which asks for a bit of shade if exposed to summer heat, and a well drained soil with sufficient moisture. If it begins to look a mess, grab a pair of scissors and give it a trim. Growing Spiderworts. On Oct 15, 2008, cactus_lover from FSD,Pakistan (Zone 10b) wrote: Very Good for Ground-cover,and for Hanging pots. Really a dazzling perennial, Regal Charm provides lots of rich purple flowers throughout the summer that are nestled amongst bright golden-yellow foliage. This is done by removing completely the two lower leaves. to destroy some of the plants that I want to keep. Flower Color: Purple shades. On Jun 15, 2004, TamiMcNally from Lake Placid, FL (Zone 9b) wrote: Invasive and difficult to eradicate. This plant is easily propagated by cuttings (seed is not available). Lovely color. They survived my neglect and are bouncing back now that they're getting attention again. On Oct 12, 2006, Suttonsy from Queenstown,New Zealand wrote: Looking for a weedkiller for this plant. Dwarf gold leaf Tradescantia. If you want this plant, put it in an isolated pot away from other plants or in an isolated space in your garden. They range in height from 30 to 90 cm. Planting something Lucky and Gold in your garden will surely be a sign of good fortune to come. Does any one have any advice?....email me if you do please!! I am hoping it does well - at one time I had it hanging by my front door in an area that gets a lot of direct sun during the day, but it started looking very sickly so I took it back inside and it recovered nicely. I have tried to used Roundup on a couple of large areas around two trees, but it doesn't seem to work on this type of leaf. Shelter plants from strong winds that may break the somewhat fragile stems. The goal of the comparative trial was to identify outstanding spiderworts for the Upper Midwest. So again to my friends in Florida, TX, etc, just like another "potted" beauty, the Ardisia, I'm s... read moreorry this is considered a weed where you live!!!!! On Feb 16, 2008, Cheddarsmama from Tucson, AZ wrote: I have the same problem with this plant being outside, in the yard. On May 14, 2010, ghostlyvision from Houston, TX wrote: I once put Wandering Jew in a planter at the office, it soon overwhelmed everything else in the planter, finally (and it took a while) got rid of it by pouring a capful of full strength vinegar everytime it reared its head, for those who want to eradicate it, try vinegar, but anything else around it may also die. Outdoors, this Tradescantia is winter hardy in USDA hardiness zones 10 through 12. On Jun 1, 2010, BGES from Eastlake, OH wrote: I seemed to have the opposite problem. There are now quite good roots, coming from all the leaf nodes. It can grow out of bounds but is soft , easy to pull out where it is not wanted. I have 4 cuttings, ranging between 3 and 8 inches. Despite this reputation...it IS wonderful as a hanging pot and a fabulous ground cover. Now, whatever killed them seems to be spreading to my others. Nothing to write home about regarding the flavor. How it survives our often below zero temps, I can't figure. Eventually the plant will turn completely green. On Jul 9, 2008, w2power from Toney, AL wrote: I love this plant I have had it for about a year not from cuttings, A small stem broke off when I moved from Woodbridge, Virginia to Toney Alabama, so I did what most would do, throw it out back...well now I learned that most will not do that. It is commonly called purple heart. Growing spiderworts is easy and youâll find the plants to be quite resilient. Downward-trailing stems are ideal for hanging baskets. Many Tradescantia species have attractive foliage, which ⦠These guys are HARDY and can take it. It can be as invasive as mint. Sunlight: Full Sun (> 6 hrs. When it is time to repot your Tradescantia Pink Nanouk you will want to chose a pot that is at least double the size of the root ball. I decided to jazz up my patio so I took it outside. Zones 5-9. I have used it as groundcover and fixing the microclimate around my garden plant. On Nov 30, 2004, melody from Benton, KY (Zone 7a) wrote: We must have cool enough winters to keep this plant in check. Luckily, is extremely easy to pull by hand... On Apr 11, 2011, lwaits from Covington, TX wrote: I found a sprig in a Lowe's shopping cart, took it home. This plant usually may like water about two or three times a week. This has really become my favorite plant. I have just been given a hanging pot of it, I hope I can keep it out of the shrub beds, it's pretty but so invasive down here in the south. I have six 4" pots on a shelf. Stem cuttings in summer or fall will easily root in the soil. Plants have good drought tolerance. I have three varieties of US native Tradescantias outside and thought it would be fun to have one inside. In the garden, it is easily grown in rich, moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. English ivy and wax plants were slightly better at air cleaning than purple heart. On Aug 4, 2004, NativePlantFan9 from Boca Raton, FL (Zone 10a) wrote: The Wandering Jew or Inch Plant is a great plant to use indoors in a pot as a houseplant worldwide, but in my area in South Florida the plant is very invasive in many areas outdoors. One interesting thing I have noticed about them is their strong "sense" of survival! On Jul 21, 2007, DebinSC from Georgetown, SC (Zone 8a) wrote: Easy to root, easy to grow. On Aug 9, 2003, suncatcheracres from Old Town, FL wrote: This is a beautiful plant, but after growing it as a houseplant for years, I thought I would try to grow it outdoors in St. Petersburg, Florida (USDA Zone 9b.) My last piece just died from 34 degree weather. It looks beautiful on a plant stand that sits up off the floor at least four to five feet. It grows well in Florida shade or sun. Update: It didn't come... read more back, but I have recently acquired a new plant. Prefers full sun to light shade and grows best in moist, rich soil. Sunlight: Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Tradescantia ohiensis LP50 - 50 per flat: Availability: Height 24-36 Inches. We call it the vampire weed because we cannot kill it!!!! She rooted a couple of vines for me which I've had for about two weeks and both have already grown several inches. This is another plant I got from my grandmother. The Garden wouldn't be the Garden without our Members, Donors and Volunteers. On Aug 7, 2003, Seeker from Ava, MO wrote: This plant is hardy and can take alot of abuse, It has wonderful hanging effects and is dense and beautifully thick. On May 7, 2008, rossmcl from Edinburgh,United Kingdom wrote: I've been given some cuttings, which I have rooted in water for about a week. Is soft, easy to propagate and takes harsh haircuts rather well with it not... Of it, rent a chicken outdoor planting season is so short place nothing. 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