Tradescantia pallida ‘Purpurea’ (Purple Heart)

Tradescantia pallida 'Purpurea' - popularly known as "Apartment Violet" , "Creeping Violet" or "Purple Heart" , is a succulent plant, decorative with its leaves, appreciated for its vibrant purple-purple color and its ability to quickly create a dense and spectacular plant carpet.

It is native to eastern Mexico and is grown both as a houseplant and outdoors in mild climates or as an annual ornamental plant. The long, lanceolate leaves have a slightly metallic sheen, and the flowers are small, pale pink and delicate , appearing at the top of the stems, but the main attraction remains the intensely colored foliage .

🌿 Botanical characteristics:

• Full scientific name : Tradescantia pallida 'Purpurea'

• Family : Commelinaceae

• Plant type : succulent, decorative with leaves, with creeping or hanging growth

• Height : 15–30 cm | Spread : up to 60–80 cm in length

• Leaves : long, pointed, deep purple, slightly velvety

• Flowers : small, pink-lilac, appear at the top of the stems

🌞 Growing conditions:

• Light : filtered sun or bright partial shade – leaf color is more intense in bright light

• Soil : well-drained, based on peat, sand and flower soil

• Watering : moderate , letting the soil dry out partially between waterings

• Temperature : ideal 18–26°C; does not tolerate temperatures below 10°C

• Resistance : sensitive to frost – grown as an indoor plant or annual in the garden

🌸 Uses and benefits:

• Excellent for hanging pots, planters, borders and patios

• Easy-to-maintain plant, ideal for beginners

• It multiplies quickly through cuttings , easy rooting in water or directly in soil

• Can be used as a ground cover plant in warm gardens, having a strong visual impact

Height with pot included approx. 15–20 cm

📦 Attention! The plant may be delivered with shorter or longer branches , depending on the season and development