Description
Gynura aurantiaca, commonly known as Purple Velvet Plant, is an evergreen perennial native to Southeast Asia. Growing to 30cm tall, the stems sometimes growing straight up but other times reclining against other objects. Leaves, stems, and bracts are dark green, covered with soft purple hairs that impart a velvety feeling to the plant. One plant can produce 1-5 flower heads, each on its own flower stalk.
Commonly grown as a house plant in colder climates, and in warm regions it is frequently grown outdoors on patios, hanging pots, and in gardens. An attractive feature plant due to it’s contrasting purple foliage.
- Common name.
Velvet Plant; Purple Passion
- Specifications.
50mm Pot Size
Cutting Grown Plant
Ideal Growing Conditions.
Gynura aurantiaca prefers moderate to bright indirect light. Requires free draining soil however prefers moist conditions so consistent, moderate watering is required.
Pruning: Trim back any leggy or dead growth to encourage bushier growth.
Pests and Diseases: Monitor your plant for pests like aphids or spider mites. Calea is very susceptible to Mites, watch for leaf curling. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap, Eco Oil or Neem Oil
Soil: You need a high quality potting mix, not a pre-bagged product such as you find at Bunnings etc, try a landscaping place. However, as I am not local to you I still can’t say if they have good quality or not. You are looking for well composted pine bark and large particles. This ensures air flow to the roots and good drainage.
We recommend Yates Nutricote Standard Black 270 Day for a fertiliser, which can be found in our store, however any good quality slow release fertiliser will do. When time to re-pot, select a pot one size up ONLY and ensure it has many holes for good drainage.
Fertiliser:Â
Yates Nutricote Standard Black 270 Day Controlled Release Fertiliser
The Plant Runner Indoor Plant Food
We cannot send plants to Western Australia & Tasmania due to restrictions.
We strongly recommended to select Express Post shipping for all plant orders to minimise the transit time.
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