{"product_id":"gynura-aurantiaca-purple-passion-velvet-vine","title":"Gynura aurantiaca 'Purple Passion' | Velvet Vine","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGynura aurantiaca ‘Purple Passion’ | Velvet Vine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGynura aurantiaca\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ‘Purple Passion’ is an wonderfully unusual houseplant grown for its intensely fuzzy, purple foliage. Each deep green leaf is covered in fine violet hairs that give the entire plant a velvety, almost electric-purple appearance, especially when grown in bright light.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlso known as Velvet Vine or Purple Velvet Plant, it starts relatively upright before developing longer, trailing stems, making it an excellent choice for shelves, plant stands and hanging displays. It grows quickly under good conditions and can be pinched regularly to encourage a fuller, bushier plant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bright, indirect light is ideal. Good light helps maintain the strongest purple coloration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Allow the upper layer of potting mix to begin drying before watering thoroughly. Avoid keeping the roots constantly wet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Average household humidity is generally suitable. Good airflow helps keep the fuzzy foliage healthy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Use a loose, well-draining houseplant mix with plenty of aeration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Prefers warm indoor temperatures and protection from cold drafts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Upright when young, becoming spreading and trailing with maturity. Pinch growing tips to encourage branching.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mature plants may produce small orange flowers. They have a famously unusual scent, so many growers simply remove the buds and grow the plant entirely for its spectacular foliage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Easy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVelvety, weird and unapologetically purple, ‘Purple Passion’ is one of those old-school houseplants that still looks completely unreal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Accidental Plant Shop","offers":[{"title":"4\"","offer_id":50318098628965,"sku":null,"price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0852\/4775\/4597\/files\/18862661-CA69-4D91-8716-8F7ECBDAD77D.jpg?v=1787367062","url":"https:\/\/accidentalplantshop.store\/products\/gynura-aurantiaca-purple-passion-velvet-vine","provider":"The Accidental Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}