Usos en Paisajismo
Etiquetas de Estilo
Guía de Cultivo para el Sur de Florida
Requisitos de Luz
Requisitos de Agua
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.
Suelo y Fertilización
Fertilizer: Balanced 8-2-12 slow-release. Very low fertilization requirement.
Schedule: February and September balanced slow-release fertilizer — very low needs.
Tolerancia a la Sal
- Altura Madura
- 0.5–1.5 ft
- Ancho Maduro
- spreads–spreads ft
- Tasa de Crecimiento
- fast-spreading
- Demanda de Agua
- 1/10
- Grado Florida
- Florida #1
- Costo Instalado
- $
- Zonas USDA
- 8, 9, 10a, 10b, 11
- Estado FLEPPC
- FLEPPC Category I
- Calificación Iguana
- 5/10
Dónde Comprar en el Sur de Florida
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Preguntas Frecuentes
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.
Disponibilidad por Condado en el Sur de Florida
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 Guía del Condado →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 Guía del Condado →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 Guía del Condado →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 Guía del Condado →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 Guía del Condado →Referencias completas de ordenanzas disponibles para suscriptores Profesionales. Siempre verifique los requisitos actuales del condado antes de la instalación.
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