Purple Heart. An attractive foliage plant with rich fleshy violet-purple leaves. Max Height 20cm. Max Spread 40cm. Flowers June to August. Bright room with some direct sunlight and Full sun. Min temp 50°F / 10°C.
Tradescantia pallida ‘Purpurea’
An attractive foliage plant with rich fleshy violet-purple leaves
Category: Houseplants
Additional information
Generic | Tradescantia |
---|---|
Species | pallida |
Varietry | 'Purpurea' |
Common Name | Purple Heart |
Flower Colour | pink, purple |
Soil | |
Aspect | Bright room with some direct sunlight, Full sun |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 20cm |
Family | Commelinaceae |
Spread | 40cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Trailing |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | purple |
Flowers From | June, August |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Min temp 50°F / 10°C |
Planting | |
Care | Mist regularly, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season, Water sparingly in winter |
Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | Aphids, Red spider mite, Vine weevils |
Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost |
Propagation | Stem cuttings |
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