The Quirky Charm of the Purple Passion Plant
The Purple Passion plant is a favorite among enthusiasts, standing out from the other houseplants because of its fragrant flowers and color. This plant offers velvety leaves that are thick and green with deep purple hairs along their edges. From a distance, the hairs appear so dense that they give the impression of leaves with a soft velvety texture, in a vibrant purple color.
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The purple passion plant has an upright growth habit when it is young, but becomes more spreading and almost vine-like as it matures. This plant does need to be fussed over to thrive, needing little maintenance and has the added benefits of being an air purifier as well as being friendly to all your four legged friends.
Purple Passion Plant Profile
- Botanical Name: Gynura aurantiaca
- Common Name(s): Purple Passion'
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native Range: Southeast Asia
Purple Passion Plant Care Guide
- Care Level: Easy
- Light: Prefers medium to bright light
- Water: Keep soil moist but not wet
- Humidity: Moderate to high
- Temperature: 60-70F
- Pruning: Prune as needed to remove brown or dead leaves
- Feeding: Fertilize every two weeks in spring and summer
- Propagation: Rootings
- Growth: Upright. Vining with maturity
- Pests: Look out for mealy bugs, scale and spider mites
- Toxicity: Non-toxic to humans and pets. However, with all plants we recommend you exercise caution with children and pets.
Fun Fact About Purple Passion Plant: A Fuzzy, Purple Marvel
The Purple Passion plant’s leaves are covered in tiny purple hairs, giving the plant a velvet-like texture. From a distance, the rich purple color appears so dense that it almost looks like the leaves themselves are purple!
Historical Insight: A Southeast Asian Treasure
Native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia, the Purple Passion plant (Gynura aurantiaca) has been cultivated for centuries due to its striking appearance. It was first admired for its ornamental beauty in local gardens before making its way into homes worldwide.
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