Botanical Name: Common Names:
Gynura aurantiaca Purple Passion, Velvet Plant, Royal Velvet,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Indoor Plants Spreading
Description:
Attractive sprawling perennial with fuzzy purple and green ovate toothed leaves. A great choice for an indoor plant. Suitable for hanging pots. Grows approx. 60cm H x 120cm W.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
30-60cm 1-2m
Position: Soil Type:
Semi Shade Loam, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Courtyard, Foliage Feature / Colour, Indoor Plant, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Aphids, Mealy Bugs, Mites, White Fly
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed
Family Name: Origin:
Asteraceae Asia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green, Purple
Flower Colour: Orange
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Low
Frost: Tender
Wind: Low