Purple Heart Tradescantia pallida 'Purple Heart' Live Unrooted Cuttings – 6 x 6"

About This Plant

Purple Heart (Tradescantia pallida) is a fast-growing trailing perennial houseplant valued for its rich purple foliage and pink flowers during the growing season. This listing features unrooted cuttings suitable for rooting in water or soil.

What You Will Receive

6 live Purple Heart cuttings, each approximately 6 inches long. Fresh, healthy unrooted cuttings ready for rooting. Secure packaging ensures safe arrival.

• Length: approximately 6 inches each
• Fresh, healthy unrooted cuttings
• Ready for rooting in water or soil
• Secure packaging for safe arrival

Growing Information

Common Name: Purple Heart, Wandering Jew
Botanical Name: Tradescantia pallida 'Purple Heart'
Plant Type: Trailing perennial houseplant
Growth Stage: Unrooted cuttings
Sun Requirements: Bright indirect light to full sun
Soil: Well-draining potting mix
Watering: Keep soil lightly moist while rooting; water when the top inch of soil dries after establishment
Mature Height: 6–12 inches with trailing stems several feet long
Growth Rate: Fast
USDA Zones: 8–11 (excellent houseplant in all zones)
Container Friendly: Yes

💡 Care Tip: Root the cuttings in water or plant them directly into lightly moist, well-draining soil. Place in bright light to encourage the deepest purple foliage, and pinch back stems regularly to promote fuller growth.