Have you tried propagating Tradescantia zebrina? Use soft water whenever possible.
The result is either a network of denser foliage — that can be arranged as such — or as a somewhat haphazard trailing vine.
Have you grown this plant? Also, fertilization of the Wandering Jew is only necessary from the second year of cultivation or after repotting.
The only way to balance the environment is by providing a lot of humidity.