STOP THE TRAILING HABIT OF TRADESCANTIA (WANDERING JEW)

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

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[@carmensaify]

THANK YOU! Yours is the 1st video that showed how to pinch off. ppl talk about it, but never who how. This was so helpful.🙏🏽

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

You're welcome!! 😁

[@roneedarby1746]

YESSSSSS!!! THANK YOU FOR MODELING "PINCHING"

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

Any time! 😬

[@Wand33]

Can we all just appreciate the beautiful orchid growing in its natural form - upside down! 0:40

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

Ah yes the phal on the mount! I love seeing them growing the way they do in the wild. I'd do more like that if I had the time to keep up with the watering...🤷‍♂️

[@melanieross2747]

@@Grow_Up_Man55 do you have a video on how to mount an orchid growing in its natural form?

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

@@melanieross2747 I've got about a gazillion videos showing me mounting orchids Melanie. Just have a hunt through the 'orchids' playlist. 😃

[@LaurenLoncar]

Honestly this is SO INCREDIBLY HELPFUL. I’ve two plants that I’ve successfully propagated off a single cutting from ages ago, but they’re sooooo viney and a bit pathetic looking at different points. I’ve always wondered what the heck pinching off means, as well as how to bush these babies out a bit more. So excited to give them a haircut and reshaping! Thank you so much for making this!!

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

Thanks Laur that means a lot to me! 🥰 I'm sure you'll soon have them looking healthy again in no time. remember to pot up the pieces you trim away as insurance. Good luck!🤞

[@LaurenLoncar]

@@Grow_Up_Man55 absolutely will save and continue to grow the trimmings. Thank you!!! :)

[@MarkDavis247]

Perfect amount of detail!

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

Glad you think so! Many tell me I’m rambling… 🤣

[@MarkDavis247]

@@Grow_Up_Man55 well that's just crazy talk !!! haha

[@loosepenhenny]

This is so helpful! I have a tradescantia zebrina that I’ve been keeping for over 5 years and I’ve always heard of the “pinching back” method to get them to bush out, but I didn’t understand the technique until now! Thank you so much for making this video!

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

Glad it was helpful, Anna. If you're into Tradescantia I certainly have plenty for you to go at. How about this tour of all 26 of my Commelinaceae varieties:kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4Wsp2qmast0bNU

[@dawnthompson5134]

I found your video extremely helpful... I used to have a wandering jew plant decades ago but had forgotten everything! Thanks for the refresher!!!

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

Glad it was helpful, Dawn! 😀

[@sharonn9991]

Finally someone who shows the entire step! Thank you! Always was guessing what pinching out meant and just snipped as and when😅 your garden looks amazing! I have a brown thumb but am always trying.

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

Haha! Thanks Sharon I really appreciate the positive feedback. I feel like I too have brown thumbs - but it doesn't stop me from trying. Sometimes it's taken multiple dead plants before I've really nailed their care routine. If there's anything else you're wondering about then just let me know - I might have a video on it or I might be able to make one. 😀

[@NEMO3215]

You've have a very good idea of the functionality. Although often these plants because of their assumed durability are handled so roughly that its a bloody miracle they survived in the first place. You will oftern find evidence of this along its stems as the plants exterior phylum scars quite easily.

[@bonniesiber111]

It helped me to understand how to prune it. I learn by watching, and I didn't know that you don't try to get roots by putting it in some water, but just put the cutting in the soil in the pot!

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

Glad it helped, Bonnie! They will root in water of course, but why add an extra stage into the process? Easy enough to pop them straight into the pot.😀

[@tinatacklesit1448]

This demonstration was so helpful. My wandering jews were very "leggy," and I just didn't know how to correct this...NOW I do! Thank you...

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

Thanks Tina I’m glad it was useful!

[@cruznvo9756]

Excellent video... I ever knew I could make it bushier without just curling the long vines back up and around the top of the pot... Thanks so much for the easy direction and explanation 10 star review👍🏼⭐️ 🌟⭐️🌟⭐️⭐️🌟⭐️🌟⭐️

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

Wow thanks! Happy to be of service. 😁

[@martariusfoster4505]

I started a few months ago with a cutting.. now i have wandering Jews all throughout my garden and my lawn. They are a great plant if you want quick results, that’s very apparent, and grows nearly anywhere you wish.

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

Haha yeah they're considered invasive in some parts of the world. For me here in the UK the cold, dark wet weather and then frosts would see them off pretty quickly.

[@Clarachk]

I loveove the helpful video.... Than you! Side note: I am also fascinated by the way you "potted" your orchid there. Makes total sense now that I see this... as it emulates it's natural growth habitat.

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

Thanks again! Another ancient video though - but if it's been helpful - I'm thrilled. Yeah many orchids do well mounted as they frequently rot in the UK climate.

[@una8567]

Thank you for this informative video. I too had propagated a few from single cuttings and gave them to a friend to fill in the huge box the planters he has in fron tof his shop. However, he neglected to water the baby plants and they didn't survive. I didn't bother trying again. Now, with your technique and seeing the bushy plants at the local nursery, I am encouraged to again try my hand at propagation.

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

My pleasure! Good luck with your props Una.😁

[@natashabrooks8735]

😂😂😂 Thank-you snapped off, love the way you deliver your knowledge,

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

Thanks Natasha! You’ve made my day. And good luck with your plants.

[@lucianaford2447]

Thank you, I just ordered my plants so this information is very helpful for me.

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

Glad it was helpful, Luciana! To really understand Tradescantia zebrina, and how to look after it, you really need to watch this one next. Many people make this mistake I talk about here. Good luck! Here's the video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2a9f4yJpd-IirM

[@damamae950]

I have lots of rooted cuttings from a big plant that thinned out at the top - I'm starting over, and will try harder to promote bushiness.

[@mirasmiraculouscraft]

My purple heart only grows up and I'm actually not mad about it!! She looks like shes a princess it her tiara urging her people to stand up by raising her hands up. I keep her in my daughter's room and shes been blooming on the ends of her "arms". Shes doing amazing! And it's good to have someone verify that that empty space from node to node will doe off but not the rest of the plant my soild green trad didnt seem to be hurting from it. My soild green and purple trads are so fun to cut and prop. I plan on once the purple heart grows more I'm giving her a tiny haircut so I cam prop to make a mixed planter of green and purple trads!

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

I've found Tradescantia pallida to have a slightly different form and growth habit to the 2 I'm talking about in this video. While it does eventually flop over and trail, the stems are much thicker and sturdier. It's also really great for people who aren't fans of watering - as it can go very dry for long periods to no apparent ill effect. I also don't find this species (and hybrids from it) die back from older leaves quite the same as Trad. Zebrina hybrids. Sounds you like you've got their care sorted out, and are enjoying this very variable and fun plant to grow!😃

[@mirasmiraculouscraft]

@@Grow_Up_Man55 fell in love with ivy first then suddenly its every vine I can get! I'm now discovering pothos and just propagated some clippings from my mothers golden pothos and was able put them in soil today.😊

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

@@mirasmiraculouscraft Try a Mandevilla vine - hard to beat for a vine with showy blooms!

[@mirasmiraculouscraft]

@@Grow_Up_Man55 oooo thanks for the plant suggestion I always need more go add to my birthday wishlist haha

[@tianabhada4892]

Very helpful. I've often thought of getting rid of my wandering Jew altogether - but now I've got the know-how to turn it into something I'll like. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

Thanks Tiana I'm glad you found it useful. This is a pretty old video in KZbin terms. I've made a very recent one which I think you might find helpful: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2a9f4yJpd-IirM

[@tianabhada4892]

@@Grow_Up_Man55 ok, great. I'll check it out too. Thanks

[@allisongreenlea530]

Great video!!! My plant is going wild and i’m so happy I can propagate it now!

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

Great to hear, Allison! I've plenty to go at on Tradescantia so I hope you find other video that's useful to you. Good luck with your props!

[@ct5625]

I bought one Zebrina cutting about 3 months ago, a single 5 inch stem. I now have three pots of the stuff, another water propagation bunch at a window, and I donated another Zebrina plant to my sister lol It's the fastest grower I've ever had and you quite literally cannot kill it. Unless you just chop it all back to the soil level it will continue doing its thing and you really have no choice but to create another hundred plants from the cuttings. Even if you just dumped them on a compost heap they would probably put roots down and start taking over your garden. They are lovely looking plants.

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

😂 Yeah it certainly does seem that way for a lot of people. They are on the banned list as a pernicious and invasive weed in many countries. But it's the climate that makes the weed - in the UK they won't survive outside all year round in anywhere but the most sheltered places.

[@evenimentefun3034]

Thank you so much, very well explained! Have a happy garden!

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

Glad it was helpful! 😃

[@she_be]

Your detail was SO HELPFUL! Thank you! :)

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

Thanks Bekah, I really appreciate that. Makes it all worthwhile to receive lovely comments. 😀🤗

[@willgaukler8979]

...these plants are loving that bright filtered light ...nice and strong but not hot ...gives them their strong colors too ... noticed the deep purple heart plant there as well...did you know that one is a succulent ? Yuppers ...loves to dry out....your cuttings look great too ...

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

Thanks Will. Yeah I've experimented with light and the ones out of the sun always do better. I'm not-so-patiently waiting for the Maiden's Blush to show me some colour again next Spring - I'm not a big fan of what it does for the rest of the year.

[@annamather9823]

Very informative! Looking forwards to watching more. Thank you

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

Glad it was helpful, Anna.

[@elytaagustin3732]

Thank you for the tips. Oh boy..this plant start taking over my garden.Very easy to grow.

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

My pleasure! And yes, if you live in an environment where you don't have frosty, cold winters then it will become invasive - which is why it's on many countries' invasive species lists.

[@slaxls1]

i was gifted a wandering jew 2 years ago, and I've always wanted it to look very bushy like it first was when i received it. but it always ends up with long vines trailing everywhere, so this was very helpful!

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jeanstout4035]

Thank You ❤️, you answered all my questions. I will be getting some cutting Thur. You put my mind at ease. Thank You, ❤️

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

You are welcome! Good luck with it!🤞😁

[@barbp4071]

This was perfect!! Thanks so much for the detailed explanation ❤

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

You're so welcome!

[@AliceLouiseDavies]

Amazing! this has been so helpful, I’ve just started my gardening journey so I’m glad I found this channel!!

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

Thanks Alice - I'm so pleased it was useful to you. You should definitely check out some of my other videos on Tradescantia - I've plenty to go at! Good luck!

[@prostheticballerina]

Super useful! I did it with my Tradescantia while watching :) Many thanks from Canada!

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

Thank you - that's always (usually!) my aim. I'm going to try it with the nicer shoots from the resulting propagated plant I showed at the end here. Will keep everyone posted... Good luck with yours!

[@prostheticballerina]

@@Grow_Up_Man55 That would be wonderful to see! I can't wait to watch my plant flourish. The last time I had a gorgeous trailing Tradescantia that grew too heavy, and when I tried to repot it, most of the vines snapped right off. Such a tragedy!

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

@@prostheticballerina Yeah there's little point trying to repot one. They're basically just a pot of cuttings anyway - it's much easier just snipping the ends off and starting a new pot off.

[@danaplants]

Beautiful plant , wandering jew

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

I agree!😁

[@nat3803]

Thanks for such good information. I made the mistake of planting the tradescantia (fluminensis blushing bride)in my yard many years ago not knowing it is an invasive plant. They are lovely when they bloom, but I can't get rid of it.Therefore, I have dedicated one flowerbed to them. The others have multiplied under the hedges in my backyard. I will try to use your pinch methods with other varieties. Thank you so much.

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

My pleasure - I'm glad you found it useful. Yeah Tradescantia is on the invasive weeds list for several countries! I'm guessing you don't get frosts then - no chance of it surviving a UK winter. But its fast growth rate, ease of rooting and propagating are exactly what makes it such a great house-plant.🤷‍♂️

[@nat3803]

@@Grow_Up_Man55 Houston, Texas had a horrible freeze recently. We lost a lot of our hedges and saga palms in the neighborhood, but these invasive plants came back smiling and looking even healthier than ever. I'm use of them now.

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

@@nat3803 Yeah I saw it on the news! I always thought of Texas as cowboy country and eternally hot and dusty! 🤣

[@kristinepadernal5482]

i super love the demonstration. i just bought my first ever wandering jew. i love its color and cant wait to see her grow :)

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

Glad it was useful Kristine! I'm sure you won't have to wait long - they grow very quickly...

[@wakingtoglory4388]

Very helpful, thank you. I have watched lots of videos looking for help with trailing and all the others simply taught how to propagate. This is a very pretty plant that I hope to help mine get nice a bushy. My daughter brought home one clipping from a farmers market and I have been trying to let it grow. Making the trails is easy, but I keep making really leggy looking plants. Now I'd like to take your tips and see if we can fill it out. Thanks so much!

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

Glad it was helpful! And you can stick every piece you cut off back into the pot (or another pot) to increase your stock. Couldn't be easier. 😁

[@caitlin228]

This was very helpful. I'm a newbie plant owner & my zebrina's older leaves were losing their silver & going more magenta. I was convinced that it wasn't getting enough light. Now I can see from yours that it's normal for that variety

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

Glad it was helpful! I've plenty more information on Tradescantia - I hope you can find something else that is useful. Here's a playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLQKwmNwb1T5DXiTRplXElnYTnJ_TtNC_D

[@bredderhopps]

Thank you very much for taking the time to teach! It is certainly a simple concept, but I don't think I've ever seen a video that explicitly shows how to do it-- I've read about "pinching" and "bushing out" in books and blogs, or experts only reference the technique in videos. Not knowing where to cut and what happens after you cut-- I was afraid I'd cut too much or cut in the wrong spot and create a very asymmetrical plant. The plant is forgiving, but I was not quite confident. Again, thank you! Beautiful plants!

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

My pleasure - I'm glad you found it useful.

[@Mrs.Buttercup_]

Absolutely a fantastic video! My plant was full on one side and trailing on the other when I got it. Now I know how to fix it. Thanks🙏🏼

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

Great to hear Scarlett! Good luck with it. 🤞😁

[@kathymacomber5115]

Pinch them back..but some love the long trails...light from above helps them to grow more full

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

Yeah I also love the trailing habit - but people keep asking me how do you 'pinch out' hence the video on it. Good tip about the light from above!

[@kathymacomber5115]

Tropical Plants at 53 Degrees you are so nice

[@mrsbeckydaisy]

Thank you. That was very helpful.

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

You're welcome!

[@LynsBeauty]

I love plants too, very nice

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

Thanks Lyn.

[@CassieR]

I put a couple cuttings of these in water and they grew like crazy! One of them started flowering almost every day and continued to flower for a while after I planted it in soil

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

Yeah they’ll root in practically anything that’ll retain even the slightest bit of moisture. That’s why they’re weeds and banned in many countries.

[@Hollywiththeflowers]

The classic pinching out trick! Great demonstration & explanation thank you. Also what is that beautiful orchid on the mount? I have to ask because the colour is just so lovely .

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

Oh heck! It’s a very old video and I can’t remember. Do you have a time stamp and I’ll take a look?

[@almaskhan2040]

Now I know about pinching.Thank you ...so helpful video.

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

Glad it was useful!😃

[@sharonhunt6758]

Very informative! Thank you!

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

Glad it was helpful, Sharon.😃

[@AnnasViolets]

Great video :) That stem with one node would also grow. New leaves and new baby will start growing from just that one node, just from various sides :) I have grown many that way

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

Yeah one node is all you need. Such accommodating propagators! 😁

[@LouseSmith]

Oh my gosh you answered all my questions thank you so much

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

Pleasure! 😁

[@gardeninghouseplants1112]

Thank you for sharing your brilliant ideas!have a good day!😊👌🌹

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

Thank you. You too! 😬

[@user-jn8tg6nw8j]

This is such a helpful video! Thank you!

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

Glad it was helpful! 😬

[@ripcurl01]

Very helpful, thank you!

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

You're welcome!

[@lisaatkinson9400]

Thank you! Can't wait to pinch and propagate 😁

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

Good luck Lisa - let me know how you get on.😁

[@johannarozakis-siu1053]

Thanks! Giving information by talking is good, but actual demonstration is super helpful and wayyyy more educative! 🙏 Subscribed :)

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

Thanks Johanna! I hope you find other videos I have on Tradescantia as useful. 😀

[@Trixie76]

Mine has been fine since January, and growing! But lately the leaves keep browning. Not sure if it's underwatered, maybe too much sun? Just did the pinching and watered it (it was dry), so hopefully it'll take off from here. 🌱🤞

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

This happens to them all eventually. Just keep propagating and starting fresh pots. If you ever pinch out, pop those cuttings straight into a new pot and you’ll always have some looking good.

[@mrsdrhux]

What a great informative video.. subscribed😀.

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

Very kind of you to say so, Joanne. Welcome!😁

[@susan3546]

Thank You. Very useful!

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

Glad to hear that, Susan! I have many other videos on Tradescantia. Here's a playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLQKwmNwb1T5DXiTRplXElnYTnJ_TtNC_D

[@amsie_86]

Ive been looking all over for this, i saw your previous video and i was literally pinching along my plant with my fingers. currently 'pinching' with scissors now ready to propagate and make a bushier plant, fingers x.

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

Glad it's been useful to you Amsie! Good luck and I hope your plant responds well to your treatment. 😀

[@amsie_86]

@@Grow_Up_Man55 me too there in new soil hope the roots grow and take!

[@amsie_86]

Hi my older tradescantia i'vr noticed the colour is duller, and rather than being porple with greens tripes the leafs look mostly green like it has algae on it, is it overwatered? it's also stopped growing when i first got it grew so fast i had a new stalk but this stalk hasn't grown much in 2 weeks. any ideas how to improve this?

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

@@amsie_86 You're not doing anything wrong - this is just the seasonal variance in them. Come next Spring it'll put on fresh new growth again and start to show the vigour it did when you bought it. When the time comes, you can always rejuvenate it by pruning it right back. I wouldn't do that though till next Spring.

[@amsie_86]

@@Grow_Up_Man55how often should i water in autumn /winter

[@INCDZONE]

Thanks for this video been looking at different videos about looking after one of these, I thought mine had died off at base not realising that this is how it grows. Now in future will be piniching it off so at lest it spread out more

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

Happy to help!

[@KarenLovesDranna]

Such a good demonstration. thank you so much.

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

Glad it was helpful Adrianna! I've got loads of Tradescantia tips - sometimes what to do and sometimes what NOT to do (through bitter experience!🤣) Here's a playlist if you're interested: kzbin.info/aero/PLQKwmNwb1T5DXiTRplXElnYTnJ_TtNC_D

[@KarenLovesDranna]

@@Grow_Up_Man55 OOOH! thank you!!

[@JuanRamirez-hr8vj]

Thank you so much !!! I love this video

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

Glad you enjoyed it, Juan.😁

[@damariswebb7499]

Thank you! Super helpful 👍🏽

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

My pleasure!

[@carolsuits4739]

Very helpful...thanks!

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

My pleasure.

[@Claudia-wl7wi]

Great video! Finally understand about pinching! 🙏🏻

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

Thank Claudia! Makes it all worthwhile. Happy pinching!🙏😃😍

[@Paul-010]

So pleased to have found your channel, I 👍🏻 and subscribed. Very well explained with clear speaking. Well done!

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

Terrific, thank you! I'm glad you found it useful.👏

[@alwayssinging92]

Thank you for such a helpful video! Mine is so leggy that there are large portions without leaves hanging down. Will the leaves ever grow back in those bare places? Where should I cut those back if I choose to?

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

I'm glad you found it helpful Sarah. I'm afraid the leaves won't grow back there - best thing to do is cut those stems right back to the base and use the tips as cuttings, either starting them off in a fresh pot or if there's room, plant them straight into the pot they came from. I've recently made a much more up to date video on Tradescantia that you might find useful: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2a9f4yJpd-IirM

[@sxygs89]

I was given one of these and I am in love with it. It has a vine that has branches coming out of it. I want to pinch it but I'm a little confused since the vine doesn't have any leaves, just branches with leaves. I hope this makes sense. Where do I pinch it?

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

OK so these aren't actual 'vines' - this isn't a climbing plant - it's a scrambling plant that creeps along the ground horizontally, rooting as it goes. Knowing that will help you to understand its requirements better. Treat each side shoot the same as I've explained in the video and cut back as in the demo - to wherever point you choose. Eventually, however, it will start to die back at the base as it has only one single rooting point. So take many cuttings as insurance - or - grow it like this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWOsqJ-cpManmbs Good luck!

[@j.d.8075]

Check the Phal that is between the two red Wandering Jew! Too many yellowing leaves... looks like there is a heavy moss bed on it, so it may be suffocating the roots... but immediate remediation is needed.

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

You know, it doesn't seem to matter what I do with Phals - they all end up with yellowing leaves at the base. That particular one I've had for a number of years. It was in bark but I mounted it as the roots became too big and wayward. Initially it was on top of the moss, but I struggled to keep it hydrated - resulting in yellowing base leaves. So I added more moss on top - same yellowing leaves! If I get around to it, I'll try and see if I can find a happy medium...All my Phals suffer a similar fate - I wondered if the greenhouse temperature fluctuations and high humidity were the cause, as they do fine in the house. Thanks for the tip! 😁

[@j.d.8075]

@@Grow_Up_Man55 Here in tropical Aus I have my Phals mounted bare-rooted - ZERO moss. But I do use old cotton bed sheet strips [which decompose] to tie them to my wood [yes, they are slabs cut from trees that had to be taken down] or I have them in baskets with no media what so ever... Summer the misters are on every day unless raining and in winter [unless pouring, like it, is right now] they get water only every 4-5 days. In summer they can get as high as 42ºc [during the day] and in winter as low 6ºc [at night] those these extremes are often brief. humidity shall hover in summer around the 80% mark and in winter 30%. I try to give dappled to bright but with plenty of air-flow... they seem to really hate stagnant air.

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

Hmm yeah - it could be the lack of air flow then. My fan is pretty weak on that side and just about ready to give up altogether. Couple that with the moss around it and that might be the issue - like you say. I'll have another bash at it - and treat it more like a Vanda with the roots - it can only die! Thanks again!🙏

[@j.d.8075]

@@Grow_Up_Man55 I have my fingers crossed for it

[@lynnmorgan3856]

Very helpful Thank You!

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

You're welcome, Lynn! 😀

[@kouros8792]

Thank you so much! Now i know how to properly pinch my tradescantia...i can also do this in the nanouk right?

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

My pleasure. Yeah you can do it on all Commelinaceae plants. And on most other plants from pretty much any family!

[@ShroomClay]

Thanks for the video! Just started to grow my own from cuttings, so this was super helpful! 👍

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

Glad it was helpful! I've got plenty to go at on Tradescantia - here's a playlist on them - I hope it helps a bit further: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aHWwdXd3ndd6f6s

[@luckycarebear9406]

Can different plants of these all be in the same pot I have 3 or 4 can it go in the same pot if they are different

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

Yeah I do that all the time.

[@roseanndalley5342]

Awesome and very detailed thank u

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

Glad it was helpful, Roseann. 😀

[@TedBackus]

one thing ive noticed that no one really seems to talk about is the way their roots grow. i have about half a dozen planted in a 20" pot which is large. i filled the lower 2/3 of the pot with filler for drainage, and the top 1/3 is soil. ive done this because of the way wandering jews tend to completely consume the soil with their roots. i planted these about 3 months ago, and now i have a circular disc of soil which is hard like wood. the roots have SO thoroughly filled the soil, that now its more root than soil. its obviously a capillary type root, but it an important factor to growing them, no one seems to cover properly, atleast that ive seen. their roots are so aggressive, that my use of small branches to direct the vines has become problematic. the roots will not only consume, but grow right in to wood, or really any organic material. so if i leave a stick in the soil for a week or two, and then go to pull it out, i rip dozens of roots off, which have grown in to the wood of the stick. the reason i filled 2/3 of the large pot with filler, was because my last batch in this pot completely consumed the entire 5 gallon pot of soil, and it became impossible for water to drain properly, root rot set in and i refused to let that happen again. i used promix, which ive had great luck with, but id love a comprehensive guide on how to deal with their all consuming root growth

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

Yeah that's true - and likely why they're banned as weeds in a lot of countries. Their roots, which can arise from every single leaf node, seek out moisture of any amount. Obviously you don't want to be 'dealing' with these roots by damaging them - but one possibility, which I made a video about, is to grow them in a pouch. See this video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWOsqJ-cpManmbs

[@nicolebigford9483]

Great video! Would it still grow in the soil with no leaves attached?

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

Thanks Nicole. A piece of stem with no roots and no leaves either would be unlikely (not impossible) to grow roots and new top growth. I would expect that conditions would need to be perfect for that to happen. It's always best to take a cutting with some young leaves on it, to give it half a chance. Good luck!

[@malucamalucaa2346]

Hi thanks for the video. I actually cut down my plants as you showed, however I find that the new side shoots stems are very thin and frail. Have I done something wrong? Cheers

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

Difficult to say for sure from a distance, but perhaps yours lacks fertiliser or some other growth factor isn't ideal? To be honest, trailing Tradescantia zebrina will always struggle after a certain length of time as we're not growing them how they would grow naturally. They're 'scramblers' and like to put roots down as they scramble. We're growing them from a single point so sooner or later they run out of steam and can't sustain the growth. The only thing you can do is to constantly renew by taking cuttings and starting a new pot off - or by growing them like this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWOsqJ-cpManmbs. Good luck with yours!

[@TaiChiKnees]

Very helpful! I thought pinching meant I had to actually pinch or squeeze it!

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

Glad you found it helpful! 😁

[@brianadamsjr2664]

I have had really good luck sprinkling a tiny bit of myco powder in the hole with the cut end. They really seem to kick off bigger and faster. Have you ever tried this? Great video! Thank you.

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

Good to know!

[@gartmorn]

If you were growing in the house would you put the potted cuttings in a bag to get them started? I suspect they'd grow anyway but the increased humidity might help them to take quicker?

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

You know, although that's generally good advice, these are so easy to root I wouldn't go to the trouble. Just pop them in a glass of water and you'll have roots within a few days.

[@AliceLouiseDavies]

@@Grow_Up_Man55 if growing in water, how long after the roots show should I pot it?

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

@@AliceLouiseDavies No hard and fast rule with this, Alice. You can pot them into a multipurpose media at any point - either when you see roots or just dispense with the water in the first place and pop them straight into the compost. I don't think I've ever had even one cutting fail on me. They'll practically root in anything!

[@rad1calreal15t]

Hi There!! I healthy branch of my wandering jew fell off it's pot and to keep it somewhat alive, I placed it around the 18" pot where I'm growing a happy smallish Spanish lavender plant. I am not sure if these two will get along growing together in the same pot if I keep up with pruning wandering jew's crazy growth.

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

I don't see any reason why it wouldn't grow there - proving it can get enough light and moisture.

[@Mido1025_J]

Should I put the plant in a wet soil or a dry soil?, I usually wait till cuttings root in water before I move them to the soil because I’m afraid of stem rot 🤣💔 Thank you for sharing your knowledge, this video was pretty helpful 👍

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

To be honest John, I've found they root in absolutely anything. I simply plant them in a multipurpose compost (or peat-free compost) then treat them like any other plant - I water in the first instance, then let them dry for a couple of days then water again. It's very environment dependent of course, but just treat them like they were any other Tradescantia that already has roots. They usually root in a matter of days.

[@Mido1025_J]

@@Grow_Up_Man55 thank you so much for answering my question, I tend to be super anxious around my cuts I almost kill them with love and worry every time🤣💔, I’ll make sure to treat them as you advised, thank you very much!, have a good day ^_^

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

@@Mido1025_J My pleasure. The great thing about Tradescantia is that even if your cuttings die, there's usually plenty more to replace them!

[@elenaperez6327]

Great video! Is there only so much weight the plant can take??? because mine is growing downwards and getting quite long but I am wondering if the weight of the plant will eventually be too much for the roots or the base of the plant. Thanks!

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

Thanks Elena. There is definitely a point at which a trailing stem will get very thin at the point of contact with the rim of the pot and eventually snap off. These plants don't naturally trail - they're scramblers and they root all along the length of each stem. If I were you I'd start propagating - or - grow it like this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWOsqJ-cpManmbs

[@Ellen24493]

How long do you wait before watering after replanting or repotting this plant?

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

I'd water it straight away after a repot. Then only re-water again after it's dried out.

[@christinajohnston4098]

Please help. My Tradescantia seems to be growing upwards and i am not sure why. I have it in a window facing west and gets plenty of in-direct light and is growing well, but it's growing upwards. Should I just let it be, and it will eventually fall down? It just seems that they are growing so tall that they will break off from the weight when/if they do fall down. Thank you. Any advice is greatly appreciated. I love watching all your videos

[@christinajohnston4098]

Also there are a few leafs with brown spots on them. Should I take them off, and is there a way to take them off and new leafs would grow back in that spot?

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

OK so, any plant growing in a house is missing something it gets in the wild - and that's continual air movement. In nature it wouldn't stay upright for long before flopping over and growing horizontally as a ground cover plant. However, in a house (or a greenhouse) they can sometimes start to grow upwards. The thing to do here is to 'waggle them about' as they grow. Every time it's happened to me, a quick gentle waggle and they've started to flop over again. I wouldn't worry a jot that you might break the odd stem - if you do, just take the end shoot and stick it back in the pot - it'll re-root in no time. I hope that helps. Regarding brown leaves - they'll never recover and re-sprout from those same leaf nodes. Again, snap off the whole stem and start again by replanting the shoot tips back in the pot - alternatively, start off a new pot.

[@christinajohnston4098]

@@Grow_Up_Man55 thank you so much for the advice, I've asked people all over and your are the only one that has responded. So by waggle....do you mean just to give them a little wiggle with my hand or? Lol

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

Yeah that’s exactly what I mean. You’re replacing the wind movement. 😀🌬 I tried it out and they just fell over about a third from vertical. It won’t take many attempts for them to fall and trail.

[@esoterika89]

it will grow by just sticking it in the dirt. they Love being outside and water. I had one that was only a few stems before the summer. I put it outside and watered it good, Now I have two thick thriving plants..

[@cletus1875]

Nice video. Very helpful. I've got several of these plants mostly grown from cuttings. I've just been given a smaller variety that looks very dry & seems to be struggling. Gonna try & rescue it. 53 degrees north? There used to be a club in Preston, Lancs called '53 degrees' are you near there?

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

Thanks - glad you found it useful. And yeah, Preston is a few miles up the road - although I wouldn't know about any club - my clubbing days are long gone...🤣🕺

[@jorod5816]

Thank you for your video and tips. Is it true that the leafs spoil the water and may it toxic for the plant?

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

Glad you're finding them useful! I'm not sure what you mean re the leaves. I've never heard of it, but if you don't let the leaves fall into the water then there won't be an issue. Or have I misunderstood?

[@angelamarshall1012]

Great info thank you

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

Glad it was useful Angela. 😁

[@magiegerman6505]

What is the purple fuzzy plant next u after u do the cuttings before stripping the one your videoing

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

That's another Wandering Jew, Magie. It's called Tradescantia purpurea.

[@harleyfavareto1877]

Hi , Please , I need your help , I need to know how often I have to water Tradescantia pallida purpurea and Tradescantia Zebrina ? Regards . Harley

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

It's always difficult to give a 'rule of thumb' when it comes to watering, as people have such different climatic conditions, have them in varying media and even different pots - all of these make a difference. I would say that you should remember Tradescantia are related to succulents, so Trad. pupurea can deal really well with drought. I only water Trad. purpurea when it's been bone dry for several days. Trad. Zebrina I leave dry for a day or two. I hope that helps!

[@lorimahony6009]

Thank you!

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

My pleasure, Lori.

[@seasons0123]

Thank you! Do these plants only create long legs? I have a cutting and I notice it doesn't seem to be growing anywhere else after I potted it. So it sounds like I have to pinch it off if I want more than a trailing leg? Also after I let my plant grow out more can I take the long leg and separate it and plant all of the sections with a node and a leave. Does it have to have the leave on top only??

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

You're welcome. These are naturally trailing plants that creep along the ground horizontally, rooting as they go with any node that touches the ground. So yes you can use one length of stem to make many individual plants. You do need the leaf to be 'North' of the node though as sap will only travel in the one direction. You can of course stimulate your plant to produce side shoots by pinching out the growing tips, but each side shoot will revert to growing in a trailing manner. So you pinch out the side shoots too ad infinitum. I hope that helps.

[@seasons0123]

@@Grow_Up_Man55 Yes this helps a lot. I will have a lovely plant by the end of winter!! Thank you!!

[@seasons0123]

@@Grow_Up_Man55 I pinched out the end of the long stem. So leave, stem, node and a little stem at the bottom of it. I couldn't believe how fast it took to dirt! Amazing plant.

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

@@seasons0123 yeah that’s why it’s considered an invasive species in some areas of the world. We don’t have that problem in the uk as the frost would soon kill it off!

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

@@seasons0123 Yeah they'll root in pretty much anything. I found vermiculite took about 2 days!

[@victorb145]

Now you got me thinking about what life would be like with only one arm. I mean if we never knew life with two arms we wouldn't really miss it. Look at the elephant they don't even get a hand at the end just two little extensions that kind of act like fingers at best.

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

Very true! 😂

[@barbelgotz4402]

Geht die Blume jetzt in der winterpause braucht man die nicht gießen bitte in Deutsch Antworten

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

Wenn es Wasser braucht, gießen Sie es, unabhängig von der Jahreszeit. Wenn es wächst und Blumen hervorbringt, braucht es auch etwas Wasser.

[@manjushasgarden5500]

Very informative video 👌🏻👌🏻

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

Glad you liked it!😁

[@ware_itsat]

Great video, thank you! Quick question: can I just pot the cut-offs back into the main pot of my plant to make the whole thing bigger/bushier?! At the moment it’s only thin and long and I want to make it thicker. Thanks! :)

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

Glad you enjoyed it Stephanie! 🙏 Can I answer your question by directing you to this video, particularly at 8:04 which specifically deals with your question in detail: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2a9f4yJpd-IirM

[@aignr5]

Is it better to just put a cutting in a pot, or is rooting in water good also? Or is it just a personal preference? Thank you, loved this vid. Very informative! 🥰🥰🥰

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

Glad you enjoyed it, Shannah. Trads will root in anything that's moist, to be honest. Water is fine. I choose to go straight into a pot to save me one extra step of transferring from water to a pot - but I know some people just have a thing about using water! 🤣 Either way it generally only takes a few days to root.

[@aignr5]

Thank you very much for your reply! Have a great rest of your day! 🥰

[@kimi7591]

I recently bought a trandescantia zebrina. But the top side is greenish and the bottom a bit purple. Yours look more purple, is this a different variety or does it need sunlight? Anyway thank you for this informative video. I hope to propagate them as well when they have grown a bit😍

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

There are literally dozens of Tradescantia Zebrina hybrids, Kimi. My very latest video talks about this, and Part 2 which will be published some time this week talks about how to identify them - which hopefully will help you answer your questions.

[@karfeelye9942]

What is the variation of the full purple color one?

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

If I understand you correctly, you're asking what varieties are available for Tradescantia Pallida 'Purple Heart'? I've only ever seen one other, which was a variegated one called Tradescantia Pallida 'Pink Stripes'.

[@begrateful6153]

I just accidentally broke off couple of branches and I placed them in water cor it to develop roots. I can just place it in the dirt?! 🤔

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

Yep just stick them straight back in. Providing at least one leaf node is buried it’ll root in a day or two. Cuts out the middle man! 😁

[@michelleharper5959]

Thank you for this! I've been really struggling to find anywhere that clearly showed/explained what pinching out is. Turns out I was already doing it 🤣

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

My pleasure! I'm pleased to be 'sort of' helpful!🤣