Light
Bright indirect • approx. 10,000–20,000 lux













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Quick Care Guide
Light
Bright indirect • approx. 10,000–20,000 lux
Watering
Water when ~20–35% dry
Substrate
Moisture-retentive but aerated • Evenly moist • Organic-leaning • Fine-medium
Temperature
Ideal: 18–25 °C • Avoid below: 10 °C
Humidity
Humid 60–80 % +
Growth habit
Trailing or scrambling herbaceous perennial.
Support
optional
Growth speed
High
Max size indoors
Max. trail length: 120 cm • Max. spread: 120 cm
Toxicity & safety
Non-toxic
Origin & habitat
Native from Sumatra to Jawa, Sulawesi
Outdoor growing
Outside from 15 °C · sheltered spot
These care values are quick reference points for indoor growing. Use them as a guide, then adjust for pot size, substrate, temperature and how quickly the substrate dries.
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Gynura aurantiaca, often sold as Purple Velvet Plant or Purple Passion Plant, is grown for the soft violet hairs covering its leaves and stems. The leaves underneath are green, but the dense purple hairs create the rich colour. Fresh growth shows the strongest purple in bright, filtered light.
The stems start upright, then lean, trail or sprawl as they lengthen. Pinching the tips keeps the plant denser, while longer stems can hang from a raised pot, hanging pot or shelf.
Gynura aurantiaca grows in warm, humid regions where moisture is available but the roots still need air. A heavy, wet mix blocks oxygen around the fine roots and can rot them quickly.
The hairy leaf surface marks easily. Water sitting on the leaves, rough handling and crowded stems can flatten the hairs and leave visible patches. Water near the substrate and leave space around the stems so the surface stays clean and velvety.
Gynura aurantiaca is non-toxic to cats and dogs. Chewing can still upset the stomach and damage the soft stems, so keep trailing growth out of reach.
Gynura refers to the long, tail-like stigma of the flower. The species name aurantiaca means orange-coloured, referring to the orange-yellow flower heads.
Plant names, growth habits, natural habitats and indoor care guidance are checked against trusted botanical, habitat and horticultural references before publication.View our plant care resources and references.
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