20 Purple Heart Cuttings – Tradescantia pallida ‘Purpurea’ Live Plants

Purple Heart, Tradescantia pallida ‘Purpurea’, is a colorful ornamental plant known for its vivid purple foliage and small purple flowers. Its trailing to spreading growth habit makes it suitable for containers, garden borders, hanging displays, and indoor spaces with appropriate light.

This listing includes 20 live Purple Heart cuttings, with each cutting measuring approximately 4–8 inches long. The cuttings are intended for propagation and may be planted in suitable growing media. Plant appearance can vary naturally, and foliage may experience stress during shipping, particularly during cold weather.

Plant Condition Disclosure:

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note:

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

🔹 BULLET POINTS:

• Quantity: 20 live Purple Heart cuttings
• Scientific Name: Tradescantia pallida ‘Purpurea’
• Common Name: Purple Heart, Purple Heart Wandering Plant
• Cutting Length: Approximately 4–8 inches
• Distinctive deep purple foliage
• Produces small purple flowers
• Suitable for containers, borders, and ornamental displays
• Can be grown indoors or outdoors where climate conditions are appropriate
• Cold shipping can cause plant stress or freeze damage; check local temperatures before ordering

🧾 MATERIALS:
20 live Tradescantia pallida ‘Purpurea’ cuttings, approximately 4–8 inches each.

📋 ATTRIBUTES:
Common Name: Purple Heart
Scientific Name: Tradescantia pallida ‘Purpurea’
Plant Type: Ornamental Live Plant Cutting
Life Cycle: Perennial
Flower/Fruit Color: Purple flowers
Sunlight: Partial Sun / Indirect Light
Soil: Well-drained growing medium
Water: Moderate
USDA Zone: Not specified

❓ FAQ:

1. What USDA zones are suitable for Purple Heart?
The seller does not specify a USDA hardiness zone. Suitability depends on local climate and winter temperatures.

2. Does Purple Heart prefer full sun or shade?
Purple Heart generally performs well with bright light and partial sun. Excessive low light can reduce its characteristic purple coloration.

3. How much water does Purple Heart need?
Provide moderate watering while avoiding persistently waterlogged growing media.

4. What is the growth habit of Purple Heart?
Purple Heart has a spreading to trailing growth habit and is well suited to containers, borders, and ornamental displays.

5. Can Purple Heart be grown in containers?
Yes. Its spreading growth habit makes it suitable for containers and other ornamental planting arrangements.