💜 Purple Heart Plant (Tradescantia pallida ‘Queen’)

The Purple Heart Plant is a striking ornamental prized for its deep purple foliage and trailing growth habit. Native to the Gulf Coast of Mexico, this hardy plant brings bold color and texture to indoor spaces, patios, and gardens. Easy to grow and propagate, it’s perfect for adding a dramatic accent to your plant collection.

🔆 Light Requirements

• Ideal Light: Bright, indirect sunlight or full morning sun helps maintain the plant’s rich purple hue.

• Tolerates: Partial shade, though color may appear more muted.

• Avoid: Prolonged low light, which can cause leggy growth and dull foliage, and intense afternoon sun that may scorch leaves in hot climates.

💧 Watering Guidelines

• When to Water: Allow the top 1–2 inches of soil to dry out between waterings.

• Frequency: Roughly once a week indoors; more often outdoors during warm weather.

• Important: Overwatering can lead to root rot. Ensure the soil is well-draining and do not leave the plant sitting in water.

🌾 Soil & Potting

• Soil: A light, well-draining potting mix with peat and perlite or coarse sand works best.

• Pot: Use a container with drainage holes to prevent soggy roots and encourage healthy growth.

🌱 Fertilization

• Feed: Every 4–6 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength.

• Avoid: Feeding in fall and winter when growth naturally slows.

✂️ Pruning & Maintenance

• Prune: Regularly pinch or trim back leggy stems to maintain a bushy, compact shape and encourage vibrant new growth.

• Repotting: Every 1–2 years, or when the plant outgrows its container. Refresh the soil during repotting to keep it healthy and thriving.

🪴 Humidity & Temperature

• Humidity: Adapts well to average indoor humidity. Occasional misting can help keep foliage fresh in dry climates.

• Temperature: Thrives between 18–27 °C (65–80 °F). Protect from cold drafts and avoid temperatures below 12 °C (54 °F).

✅ Why Choose the Purple Heart Plant?

🌿 Vibrant Color: Rich purple leaves make a bold, eye-catching statement indoors or outdoors.
✨ Fast Growing: Quick to fill out containers or hanging baskets with trailing beauty.
🏡 Versatile Placement: Ideal for shelves, window sills, patio planters, or as ground cover in warm climates.
🌱 Low Maintenance: Hardy, drought-tolerant, and easy to propagate from stem cuttings.