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Watering Purple Heart
Every 7d
Recommended Frequency
1 /2 cup of water
Recommended Amount
Moisture
Water your Purple Heart weekly in the spring and summer, allowing the soil to dry between waterings. Be mindful of the temperature, as this plant may require additional waterings on particularly hot days.
Temperature for Purple Heart
Best Temperature
Light Requirements for Purple Heart
Direct Sun
Recommended
Light Requirements
Direct Sun is the most intense form of light that your plant will receive from indoors as they will be directly exposed to the sun's rays in this spot!
Humidity Requirements for Purple Heart
Humidity
Fertilizing Purple Heart
Every 30d
Recommended Frequency
Fertilizing
Fertilize your Purple Heart once a month during spring and summer using a liquid fertilizer diluted by half.
Repotting for Purple Heart
Every 365d
Recommended Frequency
Repotting Recommendations
Repot your Purple Heart once a year, or once it outgrows its pot.
Best Soil for Purple Heart
Peat Soil
Recommended Soil
Soil Recommendations
Peat Soil is an acidic soil that retains a lot of moisture and slows decomposition. Due to such a high moisture retention this mix may require irrigation to help with draining. This soil type is best used when paired with organic matter.