Plant Care Purple Bleeding Heart

Purple Bleeding Heart

Taxonomy

Dicentra spectabilis 'Valentine'
Dicentra
Papaveraceae
Ranunculales

How to care for Purple Bleeding Heart

💦 Water

How often to water your Purple Bleeding Heart

Water needs for Purple Bleeding Heart
0.5 cups
every 9

Purple Bleeding Heart needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Purple Bleeding Heart in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Purple Bleeding Heart: 3ft from a window
3ft or less from
a window

Purple Bleeding Heart may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.

Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Purple Bleeding Heart in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Purple Bleeding Heart

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Purple Bleeding Heart: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Purple Bleeding Heart after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Purple Bleeding Heart prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Purple Bleeding Heart Water Frequency →

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Purple Bleeding Heart may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Purple Bleeding Heart Light Requirements →

Purple Bleeding Heart Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Purple Bleeding Heart is extremely dangerous if consumed. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian immediately. Purple Bleeding Heart is not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.


🪴 Soil

Purple Bleeding Heart does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Purple Bleeding Heart →

Best Pots for Purple Bleeding Heart →

When and How to Successfully Repot Purple Bleeding Heart →

What Are Healthy Purple Bleeding Heart Roots →


💩 Fertilizer

Purple Bleeding Heart should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Purple Bleeding Heart →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors
🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Purple Bleeding Heart, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Purple Bleeding Heart

Purple Bleeding Heart


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 3ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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