A Purple Heart plant, also known as Tradescantia pallida, is a popular houseplant with purple leaves and pink flowers.
Water your Purple Heart plant when the top inch of soil is dry, and make sure to water thoroughly but allow excess water to drain out.
Feed your Purple Heart plant with a balanced houseplant fertilizer diluted to half strength every 2-4 weeks during the growing season.
Prune your Purple Heart plant by trimming back leggy growth to encourage bushier growth and remove any yellow or damaged leaves.
Propagate your Purple Heart plant by taking stem cuttings and rooting them in water or soil, ensuring each cutting has at least one node.
Common pests that can affect Purple Heart plants include spider mites, aphids, and mealybugs, which can be treated with insecticidal soap or neem oil.
Purple Heart plants are susceptible to root rot if overwatered, so it's important to ensure good drainage and avoid waterlogged soil.
Purple Heart plants can be grown outdoors in zones 9-11, where they thrive in full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil.
If your Purple Heart plant is wilted, check the soil moisture and adjust your watering schedule accordingly to prevent overwatering or underwatering.
Purple Heart plants are considered mildly toxic to pets if ingested, so it's best to keep them out of reach of curious pets to prevent any potential harm.