Plant ID PLEASE?

[bright.ton42]

Does anyone know what plant this is please?   the leaves are abt 5cm long and maybe 2cm wide,  silver/green on one side, and purple on the other.  I know it's fairly common but want to know its name and what sort of care it needs.

[tasfleur]

I know what it is!  Yes!   It is the Amazonian Chocolate Gobbler Triffid!

(WARNING:   I am an expert at naming every plant I come across incorrectly) .....  

[imastawka]

Wandering Jew.   It's a horrid weed and will grow hanging from your clothes line!

https://www.google.com.au/search?q=wandering+jew&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjQ6pmMrKbWAhWC...

[lyndal1838]

It is the decorative form of Wandering Dew....not a noxious weed like it's common version.

It will grow anywhere like the weed variety, sprouts from any node that touches the soil and will thrive on a regular dose of weedkiller.

No, I am not kidding....the only thing that differentiates it from the common weed is the colour.  It is rather pretty and makes a good hanging basket.

Edit.....snap Stawks.

[imastawka]

Impossible to eradicate. 

I've been trying to get rid of it out of my garden for over 40 years

[domino-710]

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@imastawka wrote:

Impossible to eradicate. 

I've been trying to get rid of it out of my garden for over 40 years

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Careful - or we will send you some.

[imastawka]

Get outta town.   I had my back yard excavated, if you remember.

And the bluddy stuff still came back.

I'll send you a truckload        

[kopenhagen5]

Yep, best kept in a hanging pot in the sun room. (NOT in the garden)

[enigmabear]

I bet I know one sure way to get rid of it

List as rat food, pick up only

Sorry 

[imastawka]

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@kopenhagen5 wrote:

Yep, best kept in a hanging pot in the sun room. (NOT in the garden)

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IF you must have it, yes.

In the garden, it spreads like wildfire and most cats/dogs are allergic to it

Personally I hate it - any colour.   There are variations.