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Bolivian Wandering Jew Plant(Callisia repens)

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1)Name of Plant ( common Name/ scientific name)-Bolivian Wandering Jew/ Callisia repens

2) Type of plant (Indoor/outdoor)- Indoor

3) Size of pot it comes in- 5 inches

4) Seasonal/ perennial-  Perennial

5) Flowering/ Foliage-  Foliage

6) Place to keep-Bright Indirect Light

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Bolivian Wandering Jew plant

About Bolivian Wandering Jew plant

Best known by the common name Bolivian Wandering Jew plant, Callisia repens is a member of the spiderwort (Commelinaceae) family. It is a trailing plant with an overall height of between 4” and 12” inches and long, creeping low growing stems which stretch up to 2’ feet. The stems have frequent branching from which small roots grow. Its small, alternating leaves are densely packed, shrinking in size the further out from the plant’s core they get.

Plant specification

Common Name Chain Plant, Creeping Basket Plant, Creeping Inch Plant, Dwarf Wandering Jew, Little Jewel, Tiny Buttons, Turtle Vine
Maximum Reachable Height Up to 12 inches
Flower Colour White
Bloom Time May-July
Difficulty Level Easy

Planting And Care of Bolivian Wandering Jew plant

Sunlight

  • Bolivian Wandering Jew grows well in bright indirect sunlight.

Soil

  • Soil should be well drain and porus.

Watering

  • Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
  • Apply 1 cup (Approx. 50 ml) water when the top soil (3-4 inch) in pot feels dry to touch.
  • Apply water probably in the morning or evening time.
  • Do not overwater the plant.
  • As a rule of thumb, water the plant thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.

Application of fertilizer for Bolivian Wandering Jew plant

  • Before application of fertilizer loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots of the plant so it can uptake the nutrients and moisture.
  • During the main growing season (January-March) feed the plant with organic fertilizer once a month.
  • Apply water immediately after application of fertilizer.

Plant Protection

  • Remove dead, infected or damaged plant parts and discard them away from the bolivian wandering jew plant.
  • For any insect attack or disease, you can use Neem oil, Eucalyptus oil or Citrus oil spray for primary treatment.

Don’ts

  • Do not over water the plant especially when pot does not have drainage holes.
  • keep away from the AC Vents.
  • Do not apply water on plant leaves.

Initial care for 1-2 weeks after receiving plant at your location.

  • Check the moisture in the soil before watering it.
  • Poke your finger into the soil, if dry then apply water.
  • Keep the plant in indirect light.
  • Do not repot immediately after receiving it.

Special feature of Bolivian Wandering Jew

Beautiful foliage with striking colours.

Ornamental uses of Bolivian Wandering Jew

  • As a houseplant, grow in pots, hanging baskets or along shelves.
  • Ground cover or bedding plant where it can be grown outdoors.

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Disclaimer : The image is for reference purposes only. The actual product may vary in shape or appearance based on climate, age, height, etc.

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  1. harsh.chaudhary0304

    Very satisfied with this plant. It is so healthy and bushy.

    harsh.chaudhary0304