Diapensia purpurea — an easy houseplant, prefers full sun light
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Diapensia purpurea

Diapensia Purpurea

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A note from PlantMom

Red flower rock plum has good resistance to disease and is generally not prone to disease. In terms of care, this plant is fairly low-maintenance. When planted outdoors it needs minimal watering, and larger plants usually do not require pruning. Smaller plants, however, should be pruned after they have finished blooming. Red flower rock plum is suitable for anyone with outdoor space, such as a garden or deck, and does not demand a lot of care experience.

— PlantMom
CARE GUIDE

How to keep Diapensia Purpurea.

Light

The red flower rock plum is a native of open habitats like sun-drenched meadows and the borders of forests where there is an abundance of light. Although it performs best in Full Sun, it is also capable of enduring Partial Sun, demonstrating a good level of adaptability to different sunlight situations.

Fertilizer

The timing of feeding the Red flower rock plum is vital. You should fertilize during the early spring and keep doing it on a monthly basis until early summer. The fertilizer contributes to the production of beautiful blooms and supplies energy during both dormant and active growth periods.

CHARACTERISTICS

Botanical profile.

Plant Type
Shrub
Life Cycle
Perennial
Hardiness Zone
3-7
Mature Height
3 cm to 6 cm
Mature Spread
10 cm to 15 cm
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Leaf Type
Evergreen
Flower Color
Purple, Lavender
Flower Size
1.02 cm to 2.03 cm
Bloom Time
Early spring, Mid spring
Planting Time
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Harvest Time
Late spring, Early summer
Native Area
Myanmar, China
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