Tradescantia pallida 'Purpurea'

Owned by Mark S (@markymark).

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Notes

Family: Commelinaceae. This plant is considered toxic to pets; the sap can cause skin irritation (dermatitis) and gastrointestinal upset if ingested.

Details

Identity & Classification

Common Name
Purple Heart

Growth & Physical Traits

Plant Type
Flowering Ornamentals, Houseplant, Perennial, Succulent
Growing Medium
soil
Growth Habit
Herbaceous, Succulent

Lifecycle & Reproduction

Propagation Method
Cutting

Care & Requirements

Watering Needs
Medium Water Needs
Temperature Range
Warm Temperate (50–80°F / 10–27°C)
Humidity Range
Moderate Humidity (40–60%)
Light Needs
Full Sun

Origin & Source

Natural Habitat Location
Mexico

Collection Context

Quantity
1
Added Details
Family: Commelinaceae. This plant is considered toxic to pets; the sap can cause skin irritation (dermatitis) and gastrointestinal upset if ingested.

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Purple Heart
Tradescantia pallida 'Purpurea' by markymark

Tradescantia

pallida 'Purpurea'

Common NamePurple Heart

Growth & Physical Traits

Plant Type
Flowering Ornamentals, Houseplant, Perennial, Succulent
Growth Habit
Herbaceous, Succulent
Growing Mediumsoil

Lifecycle & Reproduction

Propagation Method
Cutting

Care & Requirements

Watering Needs
Medium Water Needs
Temperature Range
Warm Temperate (50–80°F / 10–27°C)
Humidity Range
Moderate Humidity (40–60%)
Light Needs
Full Sun

Origin & Source

Natural Habitat LocationMexico

Collection Context

Quantity
1

Added Details

Family: Commelinaceae. This plant is considered toxic to pets; the sap can cause skin irritation (dermatitis) and gastrointestinal upset if ingested.

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