Wandering jew 'Purple Heart'

Tradescantia zebrina

How to grow Wandering jew 'Purple Heart'

  • Medium

Easily grown from cuttings. Can be outdoors in the summer in cooler climates. Bring indoors for winter.

Keep in mind when planting that Purple Heart is thought of as tender, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside.

Growing Purple Heart from seed

Transplanting Purple Heart

In cooler climates, bring indoors for the winter.

As Purple Heart is tender, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

Harvesting Purple Heart