Purple Passion Plant | Gynura Aurantiaca
Purple Passion Plant | Gynura Aurantiaca
Purple Passion Plant | Gynura Aurantiaca
Purple Passion Plant | Gynura Aurantiaca
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Purple Passion Plant | Gynura Aurantiaca

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Purple Passion Plant | Gynura Aurantiaca

Pickup available, Joe's Plant Place

Pickup available, usually ready in 4 hours

Unit E1, 26 Sir Alfred Owen Way
Joe's Plant Place
Caerphilly CF83 3HU
United Kingdom

+447999410327

Gynura aurantiaca, commonly known as the Purple Passion Plant, is a striking tropical houseplant famous for its soft, velvety leaves covered in vivid purple hairs. Its unusual colouring and trailing growth habit make it a real conversation piece, perfect for shelves, hanging pots, or anywhere you want a splash of bold colour.

Plant Description

Descrption

Gynura aurantiaca, commonly known as the Purple Passion Plant, is a striking tropical houseplant famous for its soft, velvety leaves covered in vivid purple hairs. Its unusual colouring and trailing growth habit make it a real conversation piece, perfect for shelves, hanging pots, or anywhere you want a splash of bold colour.

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Plant Care

Everything you need to know to keep your plant happy and thriving.

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Light

Bright Light

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Water

Moderate watering. Keep the compost lightly moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top few centimetres of compost to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce watering during winter.

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Soil

Free-draining houseplant compost with added perlite to improve drainage while retaining light moisture.

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Repot

Repot every 1–2 years in spring or when rootbound. Move up one pot size only. Pinch out growing tips regularly to encourage a fuller, bushier plant.

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Humidity

Medium

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Difficulty

Beginner

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Pet Friendly

Yes

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Air Purifying

Yes

💡 Joe's Top Tip

Bright, indirect light keeps the purple colouring at its most vibrant. If flower buds appear, pinch them off to keep the plant focused on producing lush foliage, as the flowers have a rather unpleasant smell.

⚠️ Common Mistake

Most people struggle with this plant by overwatering or placing it in low light, causing dull foliage and weak, leggy growth.

📅 When To Come Back To Us

Bring it back (or a photo) in 6–8 weeks if you want: • Repotting advice • Help keeping the plant bushy • A general plant health check

🌿 Plant Fact

The vibrant purple colour doesn't come from the leaves themselves, but from thousands of tiny purple hairs that cover the surface, giving the plant its distinctive velvety appearance.

🌍 Country Of Origin

Java, Indonesia