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Back to buying options20 Purple Heart Cuttings – Tradescantia pallida ‘Purpurea’ Live Plant Stems, 4–8 Inches, Deep Purple Foliage
Add a bold splash of purple to your garden or indoor plant collection with this set of 20 Purple Heart cuttings (Tradescantia pallida ‘Purpurea’), also known as Purple Heart Wandering Plant. These cuttings feature vibrant, deep purple foliage and can develop small, delicate pink-purple flowers when mature. Each cutting measures approximately 4–8 inches long and is suitable for propagation in soil or water. Purple Heart is a fast-growing, low-maintenance plant that can grow as a trailing groundcover or in containers, hanging baskets, and indoor arrangements. These are unrooted cuttings and will need time to develop roots after planting.
You will receive:
✔️ 20 unrooted Purple Heart cuttings
✔️ Each cutting approximately 4–8 inches long
✔️ Deep purple stems and foliage
✔️ Suitable for propagation in soil or water
✔️ No pot or established roots included
🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Purple Heart, Purple Queen, Purple Heart Wandering Plant
Botanical Name: Tradescantia pallida ‘Purpurea’
Plant Type: Tropical to subtropical trailing perennial
Growth Stage: Unrooted stem cuttings
Sun Requirements: Bright indirect light to partial sun; gradual exposure to direct sunlight enhances purple coloration
Soil: Well-draining potting mix or cactus and succulent mix
Watering: Water lightly after planting; allow the top layer of soil to dry slightly between waterings
Mature Height: Approximately 6–12 inches; stems can trail or spread several feet
Growth Rate: Fast-growing
USDA Zones: 7–11
Container Friendly: Yes
💡 Care Tip: Insert the lower ends of the cuttings into moist, well-draining soil and place them in bright, indirect light while roots develop. Keep the soil lightly moist but never waterlogged. Avoid repeatedly pulling out the stems to check for roots, as this can disturb the propagation process. Gradually introduce more sunlight to encourage rich purple foliage. Protect from frost and temperatures below 40°F during shipping and growing.
