Just stick the cuttings into moderately moist soil, rather than water. I've never had any trouble with getting them to root even without rooting hormone. :3

Since this is a thread on wandering jew, and it would be silly to start another one..

I've got mine in a hanging basket before a window that gets sun all day.. it's this absolutely gorgeous, iridescent purple, but the green stripes on the leaves are beginning to fade.. Should I move it into a less well-lit location? (It's an actual wandering jew, not a fuzzy purple heart.)

Cheers!

N

My plant started as cuttings, which rooted in less than four day's time.
I agree with N, root straight in soil. Couldn't be easier.

N, give it a little less light and you should see a difference. Too
much moisture will sometimes cause a faded, washed out look.

Josh

Josh,

Will try it! Thanks for the feedback.