![]() Although it will look unsightly for a bit, it will grow back stronger and bushier, especially when you move the plants outdoors. When taking cuttings from your original plant, don’t cut all the stems off. The original plant will grow back stronger, and you will have created a brand new plant (or two…or three) with your cuttings! Try not to have any leaves submerged underwater because they will spoil the water and encourage rotting. They should quickly root.īe sure to change your water about once a week at least to keep it fresh. Simply take some stem cuttings, strip the lower part of the stem of any leaves, and place them in a vase or jar with water. I took cuttings in late winter, rooted them, and then made a separate pot with the cuttings. You can see that the leaves turned completely green indoors due to darker conditions indoors during the winter. Take a look at these cuttings that I made from a plant that I used to have outdoors, but then moved it indoors to grow over the winter. It’s literally as simple as making some cuttings and throwing them in water. ![]() This is one of the easiest plants that you can propagate. Purple Heart Propagationįirst off, let me start off by saying that you shouldn’t be scared of hacking your plant up when you propagate! So many people are scared to cut anything off of a plant. However, if you have the room, you can easily propagate these plants for beautiful summer pots outdoors! Keep reading to see how I do it. In addition to the color changing, you will also notice weaker, lankier growth when plants are grown indoors. They will turn mostly, or completely, green. Like I mentioned earlier, if you’ve had a pot of Tradescantia pallida growing outdoors, and you bring it indoors to continue growing throughout the winter, you will notice that the leaves will most likely lose their beautiful purple color. But you can EASILY winter them over indoors and then take cuttings to propagate new plants for your summer outdoor garden! Unless you have a super sunny window indoors, these plants will not reach their full glory. If it is still damp or a little moist, then hold off another day and check again later. If the surface of the soil feels dry, it is time to water. ![]() Depending on the temperatures and light levels, you may need to water them either daily or every other day. If you have these plants outdoors, the frequency at which you water will be very different. Conversely, don’t let them sit in water for any period of time. This is a good approach for most plants.ĭon’t ever let these completely dry out though, otherwise the plants will quickly suffer. When grown indoors, I wait until the top inch or so of the soil becomes dry, and then I will give it a thorough watering. I just give these plants my “standard” approach to watering. There is nothing unusual about water requirements for this plant. The leaves used to be purple but then turned green.There are a few indications that your Tradescantia pallida is not receiving enough light: Indications Your Plant is Not Getting Enough Light Place it in full shade first for a few days, and then give it an hour or two of direct sun for while, and increase from there.īe sure to go back and read my blog post about how I transition plants to go outdoors safely. Especially if your plant has been indoors all winter and you want to place it outdoors. If your plant has been growing in a pretty dark area and you suddenly move it to a super-sunny window, you may want to make the move a little more gradual so that your plant does not burn.Īnytime you are increasing light levels drastically, always do it gradually. So if you are growing these plants indoors, move it to the sunniest window that you can. If your plants have turned much less purple, or even changed to a green color, you can easily get your purple color back by placing it into direct sun. ![]() ![]() In fact, they demand it in order for them to retain their stunning purple color. Tradescantia pallida plants like full sun. Keep reading and I will teach you everything I know about this plant from my personal experience. Not fair right?! It’s not called Green Heart…it’s called Purple Heart.ĭon’t despair though. This would especially be the case during the winter time. Then you brought the plant indoors and it slowly lost its purple color and turned to a boring shade of green. Whether you purchased this plant in the houseplant section of a nursery, or in the summer annual section of the nursery, chances are it was purple. It is a very versatile plant that can be grown indoors and outdoors.ĭid your Tradescantia pallida purpurea, or purple heart plant, lose its purple color and you want it back? After all, it is supposed to be purple right? It’s in the name!.It is extraordinarily easy to propagate and will save you a lot of money if you propagate your indoor plant and use for your outdoor pots.The purple color of the leaves is almost unmatched!. ![]()
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