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Requisitos de Luz
Requisitos de Água
Once established (12–18 months), Purple Heart is drought-tolerant and requires minimal supplemental irrigation in South Florida.
Very low water. Extremely drought tolerant once established. 1x per week dry season or less. Overwatering causes rot. One of the most drought tolerant groundcovers in South Florida.
Solo e Fertilização
Fertilizer: Balanced 8-2-12 slow-release. Very low fertilization requirement.
Schedule: February and September balanced slow-release fertilizer — very low needs.
Tolerância ao Sal
- Altura Madura
- 0.5–1.5 ft
- Largura Madura
- spreads–spreads ft
- Taxa de Crescimento
- fast-spreading
- Demanda de Água
- 1/10
- Grau Florida
- Florida #1
- Custo Instalado
- $
- Zonas USDA
- 8, 9, 10a, 10b, 11
- Status FLEPPC
- FLEPPC Category I
- Classificação Iguana
- 5/10
Onde Comprar no Sul da Flórida
Encontre Purple Heart em viveiros do Sul da Flórida — verifique disponibilidade e preços em viveiros próximos.
Perguntas Frequentes
How fast does Purple Heart grow in South Florida?
Purple Heart has a fast-spreading growth rate. In South Florida's warm, humid climate it typically establishes quickly with proper watering and fertilization.
Is Purple Heart safe for pets?
Purple Heart is not safe for pets. Tradescantia sap causes contact dermatitis in pets — skin irritation, allergic reaction. Mildly toxic if ingested. Disclose to pet owners.
How much water does Purple Heart need in South Florida?
Low water needs (1/10). Once established (12–18 months), Purple Heart is drought-tolerant and requires minimal supplemental irrigation in South Florida.
Can Purple Heart tolerate salt air in South Florida?
Purple Heart has moderate salt tolerance (4/10). It can handle some coastal exposure but should be protected from direct ocean spray.
Is Purple Heart available in Miami-Dade County?
In Miami-Dade County, Purple Heart is classified as: allowed-with-disclosure. ALLOWED but FLEPPC Category 1 INVASIVE — MANDATORY written disclosure at installation.
Disponibilidade por Município no Sul da Flórida
Miami-Dade County
ALLOWED but FLEPPC Category 1 INVASIVE — MANDATORY written disclosure at installation. Do NOT install within 150 feet of natural areas, Everglades, drainage canals, or conservation lands.
USDA Zone 10a–11. Tropical climate, year-round warmth and humidity.
Ver Guia do Município →Broward County
ALLOWED but FLEPPC Category 1 INVASIVE — mandatory written disclosure. Do not install near Broward natural areas or water management lands.
USDA Zone 10a–10b. Subtropical with warm winters and wet/dry seasons.
Ver Guia do Município →Palm Beach County
ALLOWED but FLEPPC Category 1 INVASIVE — mandatory written disclosure. Distance from natural areas and conservation lands required.
USDA Zone 9b–10b. Transitional zone with occasional winter cold in north.
Ver Guia do Município →Collier County
ALLOWED but FLEPPC Category 1 INVASIVE — high ecological sensitivity in Collier County near Big Cypress and Everglades. STRONGLY RECOMMEND non-invasive alternatives for Collier installations.
USDA Zone 10a–10b. Subtropical Gulf Coast with seasonal flooding.
Ver Guia do Município →Monroe County
ALLOWED but FLEPPC Category 1 INVASIVE — extreme ecological sensitivity in Monroe County (Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary adjacent). STRONGLY RECOMMEND non-invasive alternatives for Keys installations.
USDA Zone 11. Tropical maritime, highest salt exposure of all 5 counties.
Ver Guia do Município →Referências completas de portarias disponíveis para assinantes Profissionais. Sempre verifique os requisitos atuais do condado antes da instalação.
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