Gynura aurantiaca Purple Passion

Purple Passion Plant

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Vibrant foliage plant featuring deep purple stems and leaves covered in soft violet hairs. Native to Java, it produces orange flowers rarely indoors.
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Plant Details

Common Name Purple Passion Plant
Family Asteraceae
Genus Gynura
Species Aurantiaca
Variety Purple Passion
Origin Indonesia (Java)
Blooming Foliage plant, orange flowers in spring/summer rarely indoors
Leaf Color Deep purple with green veins and violet hairs
Sunlight Half-shade
Category Indoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining potting mix with peat moss and perlite for aeration

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged; reduce frequency in winter dormancy

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Sunlight & Care

Bright filtered light to maintain purple color; direct sun may scorch leaves

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Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer every 2 weeks during growing season (Spring-Summer)

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Pruning

Pinch back tips regularly to encourage bushy growth and prevent legginess

Pest Control Aphid Mealybug Spider Mite Thrip

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 3 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Mar
Apr
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
59° – 86°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 75%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
2000 – 15000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1200 – 3000
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 65%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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