Gynura divaricata

Purple Passion Plant

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Perennial herb with fuzzy stems and leaves featuring dark green tops and vibrant purple undersides. Prized for foliage color in bright indirect light.
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Plant Details

Common Name Purple Passion Plant
Family Asteraceae
Genus Gynura
Species Divaricata
Origin Borundeo
Blooming Rare indoors, small yellow composite flowers in summer
Leaf Color Dark green upper surface, purple underside
Sunlight Half-shade
Category Indoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Peat-based mix with perlite or coarse sand for drainage; pH 6.0-7.0

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist during active growth; reduce in winter; high ambient humidity required

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Sunlight & Care

Bright indirect light essential to maintain purple coloration; avoid direct midday sun which scorches hairs

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Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer every 2 weeks during spring and summer growing season

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Pruning

Pinch back growing tips regularly to encourage bushiness and prevent legginess

Pest Control Aphid Mealybug Spider Mite Whitefly

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
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
59° – 81°
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 – 8000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
15 – 30
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
30% – 60%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
350 – 2000
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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