Setcreasea Purpurea or Purple Heart

Name: Setcreasea Purpurea or Purple Heart
SKU: PLNTGC011
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Purple Heart (Setcreasea purpurea) features striking purple leaves and thrives in heat. Ideal for vibrant ground cover, edging, or pots in sunny UAE gardens.

Size

10 - 20 cm

Pot Size

9cm

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SKU: PLNTGC011 Categories: Ground Covers, Outdoor Plants, Plant Categories Tags: ground cover, Outdoor Plant, Outdoor Plants

Setcreasea purpurea (Purple Heart, Purple Queen, Wandering Jew)

Setcreasea purpurea, is also known as Tradescantia pallida, Purple Heart (formerly Setcreasea purpurea). It has striking purple foliage. Leaves are long, narrow, and fleshy. It’s small, pink or pale purple flowers often bloom at the tips. It’s a beautiful and hardy ornamental plant.

Benefits:

Like many houseplants, it can help purify indoor air by filtering out toxins.
Super easy to care for—perfect for beginners or busy plant lovers.
The rich purple color adds a bold, tropical flair to gardens or indoor spaces.

Watering: Water when the top inch of soil is dry. Don’t overwater—root rot is a risk.
Light: Bright, indirect light indoors. Outdoors, it loves full sun (deepens color).
Soil: Well-draining potting mix (regular indoor mix with perlite works well).