The Purple-Heart plant is famous for its beatiful flowers and leaves with sharp tips that come in a variety of colors. It can be grown both indoors and outdoors.
Setcreasea pallida is an evergreen perennial plant with purple stems and violet leaves covered in pale hairs. It belongs to the Commelinaceae family. In the wild, it can be found in eastern Mexico. Purple-Heart plants produce pink beautiful flowers in the summer.
Tradescantia pallida is quite resistant to drought, but you should never starve your plant of water! If the soil feels dry, it's time to water your Purple-Heart. After the soil is moistened, drain excess liquid to avoid waterlogging. Typically, Purple-Heart plants need a sip once a week.
Setcreasea pallida needs a lot of light. Keep an eye on the color of the plant! If you see it fade, your plant might be suffering from too much shade! We recommend placing your Purple-Heart next to an east-facing window.
We recommend using a slow-release balanced fertilizer. Be careful! Chemicals can harm your purple friend.
Universal ready-made potting mix will be a good fit. You can also use soil with peat moss or compost. Make sure the growing medium is well-drained.
You can pinch your Purple-Heart plant to encourage new growth. Use sharp and clean tools to prune back the young stems. Trimming is a necessary part of plant care both indoors and outdoors.
The best propagation method is stem cuttings. You can use any part of the plant. Soak the cut end in root hormone and keept it in a warm place until the roots start to grow. Then, repot your Purple-Heart.
The best temperature for Setcreasea pallida is 60-80˚F (15-26°C). Cold temperatures of less than 40˚F (4°C) should be avoided because the leaves may freeze.
Choose a pot big enough to accomodate the plant. Make sure it has drainage holes. If you see roots peeking from the drainage holes in spring, it's time to repot your purple beauty! When repotting, choose a pot 1-2 inches (2-5 cm) bigger than the previous one.
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