Gynura aurantiaca 'Purple Passion'

Purple Passion Vine

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Common Name:

Purple Passion Vine

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Orange

Foliage color:

Green Variegated Purple

Sun (From 0 to 5):

3

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

30°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Maximum height:

150 cm

Purple Passion Vine (Gynura aurantiaca 'Purple Passion') - Description

G. aurantiaca is from the East Indies. It is grown for it's striking foliage and stems, which are covered in velvety purple hairs. It produces oval, pointed leaves that are 6 to 8 inches long and 2.5 to 4 inches wide with deeply toothed margins. It bears yellow to orange 0.5 inch long flowers with an unpleasant odor.

Purple Passion Vine (Gynura aurantiaca 'Purple Passion') - Blooming

Remove flowers if you find their smell displeasing as the main feature of this plant is its leaves.

Purple Passion Vine (Gynura aurantiaca 'Purple Passion') - Growth

In the tropics it can be grown outdoors in partial shade, but most of the time these are indoor hanging container plants. If grown inside, make sure they receive plenty of bright, indirect light (even filtered sunlight) to encourage the most attractive foliage. Pinch tips if plants are in danger of becoming too leggy.

Purple Passion Vine (Gynura aurantiaca 'Purple Passion') - Planting

Propagate either from cuttings at any time of the year or from young stock grown yearly.

Purple Passion Vine (Gynura aurantiaca 'Purple Passion') - Pest

Aphids and spider mites.

Purple Passion Vine (Gynura aurantiaca 'Purple Passion') - Interesting facts

Gynura are found in the tropical woodlands of Africa and Asia. Species include evergreen perennials and subshrubs.

Purple Passion Vine (Gynura aurantiaca 'Purple Passion') - Soil and irrigation

Grows best in rich, loose, well-drained soil with regular water, but do not overwater.. Water less in fall to late winter.