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
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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