In Panama: Amor de hombre, purpurina
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Purple heart
Tradescantia pallida
In Panama it’s called Amor de hombre, purpurina
Deep purple for planters, ground cover and hanging pots. It's very hardy, grows very fast, and direct sun intensifies its color.
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- Free delivery in Panama City with a $35 minimum order. In other areas, the cost depends on the route and province.
Its vibe and where to put it
- Energy & joy
- Love
Put it in: Sunny balcony, Hanging pot.
It's Mexican, and its genus is named after John Tradescant, gardener to King Charles I of England. The more sun it gets, the more purple it turns.
Latin America: a must in patios and planters.
How to decorate with it
- DesertTerracotta, stone and gravel with cacti and succulents that need little water.
- Modern tropicalBig leaves, light wood and lots of green: the style of many new homes in Panama.
- CoastalFor homes near the sea: plants that handle strong sun and breeze.
Ideal for
- House with patio or garden
- Balcony or terrace
- Beach house
Plant care sheet
- Light
- Direct sun or partial shade
- Watering
- Moderate
- Growth
- Very fast
- Ideal spot
- Outdoor planters, ground cover and hanging pots
Care
- Direct sun or partial shade; the more sun, the more intense the purple.
- Moderate watering.
- Very fast growth: ideal as ground cover or in a hanging pot.





