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Posted: Sep/14/2005 1:07 AM PST
I posted this on the Houseplants Board a few days ago and still have not received the 1st reply  . I then noticed there is not alot of traffic over there and decided to come to a board where people seem to be. I have had this plant several months, 8 I guess, and it has been doing wonderfully. It is in my master bath (no windows) but has very good flourescent lighting. I have never experianced any problems with it. Just pure beauty. I live in Mobile AL and we got a good bit of Hurricane Katrina. We were without power at my house for 5 days. I was so busy taking care of my family the Jew did not cross my mind until the evening of the 3rd day. It was in total darkness and without power, much heat. She just looks horrible. Wilted and even though this plants breaks off easily it is much worse than normal. I moved it to the front of the house by a window so it is getting filtered sunlight and of course there is A/C again. There are still many pretty green and not wilted shutes on it but it still looks sad. I watered it when I moved it to the front of the house. I now realize I probably should not have done that. I have not watered it since. The plant is still moist about an inch down. She looks so sad and I want to save it. Update: I have it in front of the same window as above. I have been rotating it a quarter turn each day. I also have a humidifier on it. Can I repot and use only the areas that are still pretty and green or would that be too much shock for it? Any suggestions would be appreciated as I am at a total loss of what else to do.... Thank you, Tracey |
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Posted: Sep/14/2005 1:55 AM PST
First of all, Welcome to GG. I am not an expert, but I would just wait and see. I had a wandering jew which went through a bit of shock, but it bounced back with some tlc. Good luck. |
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Posted: Sep/14/2005 2:17 PM PST
First welcome to GG. I would take some cuttings in case you lose the mother plant. I am no expert but I would be inclined to put it back in the environment it thrived in. |
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Posted: Sep/14/2005 2:27 PM PST
I have bad luck with houseplants, but I find when I put them in a spot where they do well, I leave them there.I tend to unintentionaly kill with kindness. |
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Posted: Sep/14/2005 6:53 PM PST
Welcome to GG ...They are really very hardy plants and should bounce back in time...but as sashweezy said i would take a few cuttings and put in a glass of water to get roots going just in case...here is a link that may be of help to you.... http://www.fiskars.com/US/Garden/Dig+In!/Did+You+K now%3F/Houseplant+Guide/Houseplant+Detail?contentI d=87256 |
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Posted: Sep/15/2005 12:52 AM PST
Wandering Jews have the most wonderful color when they're happy. Had one of my bosses' on the back porch for two months. The bright indirect light and high humidity did wonders for it. It's back in the office now and showing the wear and tear. I agree a few clippings would be a wise idea just in case. Transplanting won't hurt it, but it will take a little while to recover. If you trim it back when you replant (or not) I think you'll find it'll retain a bushier growth habit and not be spindly. Good luck. |
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Posted: Sep/15/2005 12:43 PM PST
Thank you all so much. You have given me hope that it can be saved.  I am going right now to get some cuttings. Tracey |
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Posted: Sep/25/2005 11:21 AM PST
I would cut the wondering jew back and give it a transplant (root the cuttings) They are pretty hardy , but do get leggy if you don't keep pinching them . swindyi |
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