a 5 inch cutting of wandering jew may be to long. try 1-2 inch. remove all but tip leaf not all the leaves. full sun is not best a part shade area is better. the soil should be damp 24/7 & misting needs to be on a regular basis 2-3 times a day. you might try rooting in small plastic cups with holes punched in bottom for drainage then transplanted when roots form (can also stick 2-4 cuttings per cup) fertilization would be after roots have formed.

I have rooted foot long pieces in a glass of water many, many times. After they take root, I put them in moist well draining potting soil and forget about them and they do just fine. I've never removed any leaves except for the bottom portion that will be in water.
Hummingbirddaisy

Just like hummingbirddaisy, that's how I propogate them with 100% success. Janet

i have started them many times in flower bed. just lay them on the ground and keep them watered well and they grow like mad. never had a problem doing it this way. you might try that too. could even sprinkle with a little soil but dont cover them with it.
vicki