Aug 21, 2024 · The purple passion plant (Gynura aurantiaca) is a well-loved houseplant whose velvety green oval leaves have bright purple edges and veining. Tiny purple hairs on the leaf surface give the leaves a faint purple sheen.

Gynura is a genus of flowering plants in the daisy family Asteraceae native to Asia. The best known species is Gynura aurantiaca , often grown as a house plant. This plant is commonly known as purple passion because of the velvety purple leaves.

Oct 10, 2023 · Gynura aurantiaca, also known as purple passion, is a houseplant appreciated for its fuzzy purple foliage. Its interesting leaf coloration and relatively easy care make it a great addition to any colorful houseplant collection.

Gynura aurantiaca, called purple passion or velvet plant, is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family Asteraceae. It is native to Southeast Asia but grown in many other places as a house plant.

The Distribution of Gynura aurantiaca. Temperature. 15° - 24°C (59° - 75°F) H1a (Hardiness Zone 13) - Must be grown indoors to maintain foliage all year round. Although Purple Passion can withstand temperatures down to 12°C (54°F), they could produce flowers and most likely die shortly afterwards, as they cannot tolerate cool periods for ...

Feb 28, 2023 · The Gynura aurantiaca looks as if it is covered in velvet due to the purple hair on the leaves and stems. The purple passion plant produces flowers in the spring that are orange in color. The more light the gynura aurantiaca gets, the deeper purple the leaves will become.

Purple Velvet Plant is an herbaceous perennial in the Asteraceae family is commonly grown as a houseplant. It is best displayed in a hanging basket and is noted for its unusual velvety purple leaves and stems. Bright, indirect light with protection from the afternoon sun will result in …

Gynura bicolor, hongfeng cai 紅鳳菜, Okinawan spinach 「水前寺菜（スイゼンジナ）」or edible gynura, is a member of the chrysanthemum family (Asteraceae). It is native to China, Thailand, and Myanmar but grown in many other places as a vegetable and as a medicinal herb. [2]

Meet Gynura, also known as Purple Velvet Plant or Purple Passion. With its deep green foliage covered in fine purple hairs, this plant glows in the light, making it one of the most unique and enchanting houseplants you can own.

Jan 7, 2025 · Gynura remains a fascinating yet straightforward houseplant for those willing to cater to its light and humidity preferences. With minimal intervention—proper lighting, consistent watering, and occasional feeding—Gynura can thrive and continue to offer its splendid foliage as a decorative highlight.