Tradescantia pallida 'Purpurea

Tradescantia pallida 'Purpurea'(Tradescantia purpurea, Setcresea pallida, Tradescantia pallida 'Purple Heart' or Setcresea purpurea) also known as Purple Misery, has narrow lanceolate, pointed leaves, about 2 to 5 inches (5 to 12 cm) long, very dark purple on top and lighter below. The fairly stout, but brittle, stem is also purple. Like most Tradescantia, this plant grows quickly and has a drooping habit. It is perfect for hanging baskets. Tradescantia pallida 'Purpurea' needs excellent light to keep its colors. Unlike other Tradescantias, it can tolerate full sun and some drought when well established.

Family : Commelinaceae
Origin : South America
Watering : let the substrate dry at 50% between waterings
Light : intense to medium, indirect and direct
Relative humidity : medium
Substrate : rich and draining, use our homemade potting soil for tropical plants
Fertilization : balanced fertilizer once a month in summer
Flowering : small pink triangular flowers
Toxicity : toxic for humans and animals

 * Please note that each plant is unique and will be different from the one in the photo.