Gynura Aurantiaca (Velvet Plant)

GENERAL INFORMATION

• 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.

SOIL REQUIREMENT

• Because of how sensitive the roots are, you should use a potting soil that retains some moisture but drains quite well.
• You can even add some rocks or gravel to the bottom of your pot to ensure that water is draining well.​

FEEDING/FERTILIZER REQUIREMENT

• Gynura aurantiaca is a heavy feeder and can be fertilized once a week during the growing season.
• Use a simple high-quality plant fertilizer that is diluted to 50% of the recommended strength.
• During the winter months, you can reduce fertilizing to once a month or stop completely if the plant is not growing at all.​

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

• They should be placed in areas of your home that receive bright, but filtered sunlight.
• If they don’t get enough light, their leaves will lose the brilliant purple color that the plant is known for.​

WATER REQUIREMENT

• The roots of purple velvet plants are incredibly delicate and can rot easily.
• For this reason, the soil should be kept only moderately moist at all times.
• Whatever you do, do not overwater this plant.

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