OK. So how much should I prune back?

I prune mine all the way back to the edge of the container, then I stick just the tips of the cuttings back into the pot to re-root and really fill out the planting.

Josh

Thanks!!! I guess that's what I'll do!!! And post pics of its progress!!!

This is one of my favorite plants. I have learned that they like to be crowded. They foot faster than any other plant I have experienced (super duper novice here) and they make great gifts for people. =)

I love it because purple is my favorite color!!! It just seems to have gotten all dry and crispy for no reason!!!!

Dont water too much. Make sure it gets enough water. Hahah Make sure the mix draines really well.

I have been through a few rounds with my Wanderer. I have restarted my pot about 4 times. I think i finally got it

LOL. Guess I better get to snipping!!! This will be my first time pruning a plant so far back!!! I'm sure she will love me for it later!!!

You may want to do a full haircut for now, I can't tell from this pic. But either way, going forward, if you trim a couple/few of the longest bits every month or 2, keep sticking them back in, you may never arrive at the bunch'a'naked stems point again (consistent, like Josh said.) This plant seems much easier to keep as a ground cover for a tall, woody entity, than as a stand-alone plant.

No it doesn't seem to be a good stand alone plant Purp. I've seen your pics and they look beautiful mixed with other plants. When I get this plant it looked so full. Well the other day I noticed some vines were tangled so I went to untangle and cut off brow parts and noticed that most of the vines were draped over the top to give a full look!!! It was a gift so I try not to complain about free!!!

You've got tons of stems there, lots of material to play with. TY for the kind compliments!

I see it's in a hanging pot. Often, those hanging plastic pots hold about 1/2 inch of water at the bottom, if the drain hole isn't at the bottom surface. I can't keep a plant alive in one without snapping off the drain saucer &/or adding a couple holes to the true bottom of the pot. That might be something to investigate.

Yeah those water holder saucer thingies are baaaaad juju! Let it Flow! Let it FLOW! Dont hold it back anymore ;) ...yeah i went there... woah i need coffee

Its one of the ones that doesn't have a saucer. Why are the saucers bad? My pots that have em I take em off when I water and don't put em back on til the pot is fully drained.

Bielo83 too funny!!! Thanks for morning laugh!!!

The saucers are only bad when you dont allow the soil to fully drain out before re applying them. At least that's my understanding. Tiffy? Thoughts?

if the soil is left to wet the roots can rot

Bad juju, yeah! TY, Bielo!

Oh. I've never had problems with em. Can't put wet plants back in place. I hate messes!!!!

I feel so mean and cruel!!! And it looks sooo ugly!!!

I hope so!!!

Just wait....it'll be filled out within a month, I'd say.
Give it more light, if you can, and fertilize.

Josh

Thanks for all the help my fellow plant people!!! I'll post a pic once she's growing again!!!

I took a few pics when I went outside to fertilize my peppers...

All Winter, my Wandering Jew was blooming. But by early Spring, is was also getting long and crispy, so I cut off all the healthy tips and then re-potted them with the roots of the mother plant (this plant has been propagated by my brother and sister and all of our friends, and if anyone loses theirs we share more cuttings).

I down-sized, as well, so that this plant would be easier to manage. I keep a smaller specimen now, rather than a massive planting.

Josh

I'm thinking that's what I need to do is downsize!!!! Very beautiful plants Green man!

Thank you :-)

Josh

Root rot!!!