Purple Heart
Setcreasea pollida
purchased from Garden Fever in April 2012planted in "crooked pots" by the front door
aka "Wandering Jew?"
Native of Mexico
leaves reach 7" long by 1" wide; covered with "purple hairs"
blooms midsummer to early fall; 1/2" purple flowers will appear at the end of the stems (haven't seen it yet)
full sun to light shade
2 parts peat moss to 2 parts loam to one part sand or perlite recommended
water 2xs per week
fertilize monthly with a balanced fertilizer
after flowering, cut back so it doesn't become "spindly"
water once a week in the winter - no fertilizer until spring
handling the plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
plant does not seed; flowers are sterile
to propagate: cover part of the stem with an attached leaf node with dirt and it will root - just keep it moist
It flowers!!
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| Photo taken July 3, 2012 |
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