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Tradescantia pallida 'Purpurea' (discolor) is a popular, easy-care houseplant with striking purple to magenta, succulent-like leaves and occasional small pink-lavender flowers. Native to Mexico, it prefers bright, indirect light (more light deepens the purple), well-draining soil, moderate watering—let the top inch dry—and average indoor temperatures. Fast-growing and trailing, it’s ideal for hanging baskets, responds well to pruning, and roots easily from stem cuttings. Troubles: pale foliage from low light, legginess without pruning, and pests like spider mites or mealybugs; good air circulation and proper care prevent most problems.
If plants are being SHIPPED, they are only shipped on Mondays and Tuesdays (days vary depending on holiday weeks) and will be shipped as fast as possible. They will be coming in a packed/ insulated box. The roots will be wrapped in a plastic bag with a little soil from where it was planted. It will be at minimum double-bagged if it’s cold. There will be a few 'hot hands' packs in the box. Every precaution will be made to ensure safe arrival. I try to keep up on shipping and make sure the package keeps moving; it’s best to unbox and plant ASAP to ensure health. But the plant is bound to have a few struggles due to climate change, altitude changes, light changes... Be patient, give proper light, soil, and some healthy water, and she will be beautiful.
Tradescantia pallida 'Purpurea' (discolor) is a popular, easy-care houseplant with striking purple to magenta, succulent-like leaves and occasional small pink-lavender flowers. Native to Mexico, it prefers bright, indirect light (more light deepens the purple), well-draining soil, moderate watering—let the top inch dry—and average indoor temperatures. Fast-growing and trailing, it’s ideal for hanging baskets, responds well to pruning, and roots easily from stem cuttings. Troubles: pale foliage from low light, legginess without pruning, and pests like spider mites or mealybugs; good air circulation and proper care prevent most problems.
If plants are being SHIPPED, they are only shipped on Mondays and Tuesdays (days vary depending on holiday weeks) and will be shipped as fast as possible. They will be coming in a packed/ insulated box. The roots will be wrapped in a plastic bag with a little soil from where it was planted. It will be at minimum double-bagged if it’s cold. There will be a few 'hot hands' packs in the box. Every precaution will be made to ensure safe arrival. I try to keep up on shipping and make sure the package keeps moving; it’s best to unbox and plant ASAP to ensure health. But the plant is bound to have a few struggles due to climate change, altitude changes, light changes... Be patient, give proper light, soil, and some healthy water, and she will be beautiful.