Both the leaves and the flowers are purple, and this toughest, easiest-to-grow flower can also treat snake venom

Tradescantia pallida, also called purple heart and purple-leaved grass. It is a very easy flower to grow. The leaves are purple, the stem nodes grow in a creeping manner, and the flowers were originally purple too, but now the air quality is not up to par, so most of them bloom pink. A very peculiar flower. So how does Tradescantia pallida propagate? Let's take a look:

Cuttings

Tradescantia pallida is mostly propagated by cuttings. Cut off a branch with the stem tip, about 10 cm long, remove the two leaves at the bottom, and stick it directly into the potting soil, and that's it.

After taking the cutting, put it in a shady place and keep the soil slightly moist. The water must not be too much, or it will easily rot, and then it will not take root.

Potting soil

Tradescantia pallida has low requirements for potting soil. Garden soil, leaf mold, plus a little river sand or vermiculite and perlite, mixed well, will do. With good air permeability and drainage, it can grow very well. A very tough flower.

Light

Tradescantia pallida likes a semi-shady environment and cannot take direct strong light, or it will easily get sunburned and die. Mine is placed on the north balcony, and one pot has divided into three pots, taking over the entire space of the security grille.

Watering

Tradescantia pallida likes dry soil and must not be watered too much. Long-term moist soil easily causes root rot. Just water when dry and let it dry out between waterings, or water again after the soil has dried completely, and do not let water accumulate. Pay attention to ventilation, so that moisture evaporates quickly. When the roots are loose and breathable, the plant can grow fast and grow vigorously.

Fertilizing

Tradescantia pallida has low fertilizer requirements. Each month you can use a little of your own composted fertilizer, or water with some fermented cake fertilizer water. Do not make the concentration too high; if it cannot absorb it, the roots may burn.

Moreover, Tradescantia pallida has medicinal value, with the effects of promoting blood circulation, stopping bleeding, and neutralizing snake venom. It can treat snake bubble sores, sores and ulcers, venomous snake bites, bruises, rheumatism, and more.

Knowing this, your home can also divide and grow many pots of Tradescantia pallida. A purple expanse at the window, with stems and branches drooping low. When the wind blows past, they sway gently and look so beautiful!