Tradescantia pallida

Purple Heart Plant

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Vibrant trailing perennial with deep purple foliage and small pink flowers. Thrives in hanging baskets, requires bright light to maintain color intensity without scorching.
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Plant Details

Common Name Purple Heart Plant
Family Commelinaceae
Genus Tradescantia
Species Pallida
Origin Mexico
Blooming Summer, small axillary pink flowers
Leaf Color Deep Purple
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Indoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining peat mix with perlite or vermiculite

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist during active growth, reduce in winter to prevent root rot

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Sunlight & Care

Bright indirect light; direct sun may scorch leaves but intensifies purple color

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Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer every 2 weeks from March to September

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Pruning

Pinch back regularly to maintain bushiness and propagate cuttings

Pest Control Aphid Spider Mite Thrip

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 5 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Mar
Apr
May
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
54° – 90°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 75%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
800 – 15000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1500 – 3400
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
30% – 65%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
350 – 2000
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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