# How to Transplant a Purple Jew Plant
The purple Jew plant is a relative of the purple heart. This plant does prefer medium to bright light conditions, but will tolerate semi-shady to shady spots. The low-growing, vining habit allows it to quickly spread to form a colorful groundcover. Nearly maintenance free, purple Jew isn’t troubled by most insect pests. It’s undemanding nature makes it easy to transplant for covering areas where many other plants won’t thrive. This versatile Mexican native adapts well to the outdoors in warm locations and is just as happy as a decorative houseplant.
Things You'll Need
- All-purpose potting soil
- Hanging basket (optional)
- Balanced fertilizer
- Wire
Instructions
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Choose a well-draining spot outdoors to transplant your purple Jew. Dig a hole just large enough to accommodate the rootball. Plant it at the same level it occupied in the original container. Space transplants about 6 to 8 inches apart.
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Plant purple Jews in a well-draining pot of all-purpose potting soil for a lovely vining basket. Space the transplants about 2 inches apart. Place or hang the pot in the brightest spot in your home out of direct sunlight.
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Water the purple Jew enough to keep the soil evenly moist but not soggy or wet throughout the growing season until it‘s well established. Water thereafter when the soil begins to dry out. Purple Jew will look a little droopy when it gets too dry.
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Feed this plant a balanced fertilizer once monthly throughout the growing season. Dilute it to half strength. Follow the package instructions carefully.
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