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Tradescantia pallida 'Purpurea'

Tradescantia pallida 'Purpurea'

Scientific Name: Tradescantia pallida 'Purpurea'
Common Name: Purple Heart, Purple Queen, Inch plant
Native to: Northeast Mexico
Family: Commelinaceae (Spiderwort)
 
 
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  • Light

    Thrives in bright indirect light and can tolerate gentle early morning direct sun. Be cautious of hot, mid-day direct sun as the leaves can burn.

  • Water

    Allow the soil to dry out in between watering. The smaller the pot size, the faster it will dry out. When watering your plant, pour enough water so that it runs out of the bottom of the pot.

  • Tips

    • Rotate often to ensure even growth.
    • Fertilize once a month during active growth (usually during the spring and summer months).
    • Loves normal to high humidity

  • Toxicity

    This plant is considered toxic.

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