On Mon, 20 Oct 2003 18:09:04 GMT, "Burp" wrote:

Funny story. Was in home depot with a co-worker. I was getting a pot for
some cuttings from a wandering jew plant. He asked why do they call it a
wandering jew plant I didn't know, so why do they call it that? Seems like a
bad name in these politically correct times is there a better name?
The plant I have is called a tradescantia zebrina.
Does anyone know how tall then can get? Goggle didn't help.
Can they get full sun like outside?
If I have a 10 inch pot about how many cuttings can I place in a pot? Does
each cutting make a new plant or do I need four or five in one pot so that
it looks bushy?



Not sure about the name, but it grew exceptionally well in my shade
garden this year. It grew very fast and spread oaver a large area. I
took cuttings to keep it for nect year. I stuff 20 cuttings in a one
jar of water and grow it that way. It roots fast and easy to grow.
Pinch the plant back every month to keep it bushy. Frost easily
kills it.