Velvet Plant. A lovely foliage plant with green leaves covered in colourful purple hairs. Max Height 60cm. Max Spread 1m. Flowers January to February. Bright room with some direct sunlight. Min temp 50°F / 10°C.
Gynura aurantiaca ‘Purple Passion’
A lovely foliage plant with green leaves covered in colourful purple hairs
Category: Houseplants
Additional information
Generic | Gynura |
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Species | aurantiaca |
Varietry | 'Purple Passion' |
Common Name | Velvet Plant |
Flower Colour | yellow |
Soil | |
Aspect | Bright room with some direct sunlight |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 60cm |
Family | |
Spread | 1m |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Trailing |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green, purple |
Flowers From | January, February |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Min temp 50°F / 10°C |
Planting | |
Care | Water sparingly in winter, Mist regularly, Pinch out flowerheads as they appear |
Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | Pinch shoots regularly to encourage branching |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | Aphids, Red spider mite |
Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost |
Propagation | Stem cuttings |
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