Wandering Jew (Tradescantia zebrina)

 Propagating Wandering Jew (Tradescantia zebrina) in water is a simple and effective method to grow new plants. Here's a guide on how to do it:

1. **Choose Healthy Cuttings:** Select a healthy stem from the parent plant. Make sure it has at least two nodes (where leaves are attached) along its length. Nodes are crucial as they contain the cells that will develop into roots.

2. **Prepare the Cutting:** Use clean, sharp scissors or pruning shears to cut the stem right below a node. Remove any leaves from the lower node to prevent them from rotting underwater.

3. **Place in Water: I used a bought a Propogation Station by Better Homes and Garden (see pic).  Submerge the cut end of the stem into the water, ensuring that the node is fully covered. You can place multiple cuttings in the same container if you have several to propagate.

4. **Light and Location:** Place the Station under grow light, I got one for $5.00 at a discount shop, Avoid direct sunlight as it can heat up the water and potentially harm the cutting. A windowsill with filtered sunlight is ideal.

5. **Monitor and Change Water:** Check the water level regularly and top it up as needed to keep the node submerged. Change the water every few days to prevent stagnation and the growth of mold or algae.

6. **Root Development:** Over the next few weeks, you should start to see roots forming from the node submerged in water. Once the roots are a few inches long and well-developed, you can transplant the cutting into a pot with well-draining soil.

7. **Transplanting:** Prepare a small pot with a well-draining potting mix suitable for indoor plants. Gently remove the cutting from the water, taking care not to damage the delicate roots. Plant the cutting in the soil, burying the roots and the lower node, leaving the upper part of the stem above the soil line.

8. **Care after Transplanting:** After transplanting, water the soil lightly to settle it around the roots. Place the newly potted plant in a location with bright, indirect light, and continue to water it when the top inch of soil feels dry.

By following these steps, you can successfully propagate Wandering Jew in water and enjoy growing new plants from cuttings.