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title: "Is it normal for Tradescantia zebrina/wandering Jew leaves closer to…"
description: "Is it normal for Tradescantia zebrina/wandering Jew leaves closer to the root to turn brown? Are they just old? Should I pick them off? Left plant is in a…"
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published: "2024-03-21T22:58:33.198575Z"
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# Is it normal for Tradescantia zebrina/wandering Jew leaves closer to…

_Geplaatst door PLNTA op 2024-03-21_

Is it normal for Tradescantia zebrina/wandering Jew leaves closer to the root to turn brown? Are they just old? Should I pick them off? Left plant is in a planter and the one on the right is propagating in water.

![Bijlage 1 van 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/cETp15wz87DU_8v1iTvsDjPeGclfhRVGADddghQk43w/RrhsuC3iSOSx6BUvB3mJBg.webp?size=large)

![Bijlage 2 van 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/cETp15wz87DU_8v1iTvsDjPeGclfhRVGADddghQk43w/cPBSXIL7Tcep9DI45aZoVQ.webp?size=large)

## 4 reacties

### sarita reageerde op 2024-03-22

i think it’s totally normal as it ages. i’ve also seen it happen to leaves sitting on the soil, so watch for that on the potted one!

definitely pick em off! if you’d like a plant with a fuller top, just continue to prune and propagate and you’ll get there!

![Bijlage 1 van 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/YemI4K1MBAAkElBiimgc4WyNnMuc2od3fzgJyOqV0lk/TE4DhaVzRHeoNFt4R7tMKA.webp?size=large)

#### PLNTA antwoordde op 2024-03-22

Thank you!

### PLNTA reageerde op 2024-03-22

As it hangs in the soil, the roots start to get pulled out. Any tips?

### NewerHorizons777 reageerde op 2024-03-22

Like previously said, keep pruning and propagating!

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