💜 Purple Heart Plant (Tradescantia pallida) Care Guide
The Purple Heart Plant (Tradescantia pallida), also known as Purple Queen, is a beautiful trailing plant with deep purple leaves and delicate pink flowers. It’s low-maintenance and perfect for both indoor and outdoor growth!
✅ Light
- Prefers bright, indirect light for deep purple color.
- Can tolerate some direct sunlight, which enhances the purple hue.
- In low light, the leaves may turn green and leggy.
💧 Watering
- Water when the top inch of soil is dry.
- Keep soil slightly moist but avoid overwatering.
- Drought-tolerant once established, but regular watering encourages lush growth.
🌱 Soil
- Use a well-draining potting mix (peat-based with perlite or sand).
- A succulent or cactus mix also works well.
🌡️ Temperature & Humidity
- Thrives in 60–85°F (16–29°C).
- Avoid temperatures below 50°F (10°C).
- Prefers moderate humidity, but adapts well to dry indoor air.
🌿 Fertilizing
- Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer once a month during spring and summer.
- No need to fertilize in winter.
✂️ Pruning & Propagation
- Trim leggy stems to promote bushier growth.
- Propagate easily by placing stem cuttings in water or soil.
🚨 Common Problems & Solutions
- Fading purple color? → Needs more bright light.
- Leggy growth? → Prune regularly and provide more light.
- Yellowing leaves? → Overwatering; let soil dry before watering again.
❗ Toxicity
- Mildly toxic to pets if ingested (can cause irritation).
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