The other ‘Purple Heart’

You might have noticed some ‘Purple Heart’ plants look different to others. That’s because there are actually two different types!

Is Tradescantia zebrina ‘Tikal’ dangerous?

Some people have suggested the plant has symptoms of a viral infection. Some have even gone as far as to claim that the plant should be quarantined or banned from sale for fear that it’s contagious. Others have grown the plant for years and report no evidence of the symptoms spreading to nearby plants.