Purple Campestigma Plant Care
Campestigma purpurea Pierre ex Costantin
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Campestigma purpurea, also known as Purple Heart, is a striking plant known for its vibrant purple leaves that add a pop of color to any indoor space. Originating from the tropical regions of Central and South America, this plant is popular among enthusiasts for its unique leaf shape and color.
Every 7–14 days
Bright indirect light
65–80°F
50–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Purple Campestigma?
Water Purple Campestigma every 7–14 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it bright indirect light. It prefers temperatures of 65–80°F (18–27°C) and 50–70% humidity. Fertilize it every month during the growing season. It is reported as toxic to pets, so keep it out of reach of pets.
What Is the Purple Campestigma?
Purple Campestigma (Campestigma purpurea) belongs to the Apocynaceae family within the Campestigma genus. Purple Campestigma is native to Laos and Vietnam.
Purple Campestigma displays a vining, trailing plant growth habit, reaching up to 1 ft tall with a spread of approximately 2 ft. Purple Campestigma produces small, star-shaped flowers in clusters.
Leaf size: approximately 3 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Purple Campestigma?
Campestigma purpurea requires watering every 7–14 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–14 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Purple Campestigma Need?
Purple Campestigma thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Purple Campestigma in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect light
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Purple Campestigma Prefer?
Campestigma purpurea grows best at temperatures of 65–80°F. Purple Campestigma prefers humidity levels of 50–70%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
65–80°F
Humidity
50–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Purple Campestigma?
Well-draining, sandy soil mix with added organic matter for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Purple Campestigma to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Purple Campestigma?
Feed Purple Campestigma every month during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every month
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Purple Campestigma?
Repot every 1-2 years in spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Purple Campestigma?
Purple Campestigma can be propagated through stem cuttings, air layering, division.
Is the Purple Campestigma Toxic to Pets and Children?
Toxic (caution)
Reported as toxic in our plant data. Not verified by the ASPCA.
Mildly toxic to humans and pets if ingested
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Purple Campestigma?
Purple Campestigma is susceptible to spider mites, mealybugs, scale insects. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
Keep exploring plants
Purple Campestigma is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Campestigma genus — compare its care with other Campestigma species on PlantoScan.
Campestigma is part of the Apocynaceae plant family — browse all Apocynaceae genera and species.
Purple Campestigma thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Campestigma purpurea Pierre ex Costantin, family Apocynaceae (first published in Fl. Indo-Chine 4: 118 (1912)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Purple Campestigma is reported as toxic to pets in our plant data (not verified by the ASPCA), so treat it with caution. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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