Description
xAdd bold color to your plant collection with the Purple Heart Plant (Tradescantia pallida), known for its vibrant purple leaves and fast-growing habit. This striking member of the Commelinaceae family is excellent as an indoor houseplant, patio pot plant, or warm-climate groundcover.
Each live starter plant establishes quickly in bright light and well-drained soil. Purple Heart thrives indoors with strong light or outdoors in frost-free regions, offering dramatic foliage that enhances any plant display or landscape.
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Live Purple Heart (Tradescantia pallida) starter plant
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Deep purple foliage; vigorous trailing or spreading growth
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Ideal as an indoor houseplant or outdoor groundcover
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Easy-care plant thriving in bright light
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Great for hanging baskets, pots, borders, and landscaping
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Fast-growing and simple to propagate
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Common Name: Purple Heart / Wandering Jewel
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Scientific Name: Tradescantia pallida
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Family: Commelinaceae
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Plant Type: Perennial (houseplant in all zones)
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USDA Zone: 9–12 outdoors; houseplant elsewhere
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Color: Purple foliage
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Soil Type: Well-drained potting mix
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Sunlight: Bright indirect light to full sun
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Watering: Moderate; allow soil to dry slightly between watering
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Growth Habit: Trailing, spreading
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Bloom Season: Summer (small pink flowers)
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