Purple secretia
Tradescantia pallida
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How to care
Tradescantia pallida, commonly known as Purple Heart, is a popular houseplant known for its striking purple foliage. It thrives in bright, indirect light but can tolerate some direct sunlight. This plant is relatively easy to care for, making it a great choice for beginners. It prefers well-draining soil and should be kept slightly moist, but not waterlogged.
Light Preference
Part Shade
Full Shade
Full Sun
Size
- Height
- 0.1 m – 0.5 m
- Spread
- 0.1 m – 0.5 m
- Years
- 2 – 5
Preferred soil
Loam
Sand
Acidic
Alkaline
Neutral
Propagation
Cutting
Leaves
- Evergreen
- Purple Dark
- Unusual Foliage Color
Flowers
- Showy
- Pink
- Purple
Toxic to
- LeafHumansMild · Skin contact
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Other names
- Purple heart
- Purple queen
Taxonomy
- Order
- Commelinales
- Family
- Commelinaceae
- Genus
- Tradescantia