Plant Description

Purple Heart is also known as Pallida, Purpurea, Purple Secretia, Tradescantia pallida or Purple Queen. It can be used as a ground cover. You can grow it in baskets, pots or vertical walls.

Plant Specification

• Plant name: Purple Heart Plant
• Scientific name: Tradescantia pallida
• Pot size: 6 inch Polybag
• Plant Height: 1 ft. approx
• Spread: 6 inch
• Location: Outdoor Full Sun

Plants Care

• Pinch off the tips of stems to create a bushier plant.
• Water purple hearts regularly, keep moist evenly.
• Be sure the container has a drainage hole to prevent soggy soil and root rot.
• For potted plants, a well-draining, coco-peat based potting mix is perfect.
• Trim off dead leaves for fast growth.
• It needs full day sun or 8 hours of bright sunglingt.