Scientific name |
Aurantiaca |
Name |
Gynura
|
Watering |
Watering per week and keep moist |
Pests |
Spider mites, mealybugs, scale and thrips |
Pet friendliness |
Toxic to pets and humans |
Light |
Bright, indirect light |
Temperature |
18-24 °C |
Humidity |
50-60% mist if needed |
Pot requirement |
Good drainage and repot every 1-2 years |
Plant height |
Up to 100 cm |
Potting mix |
Potting soil / Red soil / Manure / Perlite |
Nutrition |
Apply manure once in fortnight and NPK in next fortnight |
Pruning & training |
Remove dead and diseased leaves with sterile shears |
Common color & season |
N/a |
Description |
Aurantiaca is a very unusual plant that offers very unique attractiveness. Purple passion plant, this plant has a velvety thick green leaf with deep purple hair spread all over them. All over this plant’s appearance gives an exclusive vibrant purple colour with a soft velvety texture. This purple passion plant (or Gynura aurantiaca) is widely grown for ornamental purposes in many homes or personal spaces. It’s recommended for those who are enthusiastic in house planters. |