Purple Heart Plant

Tradescantia pallida or the Purple Heart is an evergreen perennial plant belonging to the plant family of Commelinaceae. . It is an easy to grow plant and can be grown in full sun. Growing it in full sun will bring out its rich purple colour. Its stem is slightly fragile and is likely to break easily. Thus, it is better to avoid planting it in windy locations. This plant is drought tolerant but enjoys frequent watering. The young plants need regular watering and moist soil till they establish well and produce new foliage. However, reduce the watering frequency in winter. Pruning the plants will enhance a bushy growth. Fertilize the plant once a month during its growing season. It blooms during the summer and its light pink flowers put up an excellent show.

Plant Care – Water young purple hearts regularly, keeping the soil evenly moist until the plants are established. Fertilize purple heart once every month while the plants are actively growing.
Light – Prefers full sun.
Water – Young plants need regular watering till new foliage grows.
Plant tip – Its stunning dark purple foliage makes it an excellent show plant.

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