Looking for a bit of color to break up your indoor greenery collection?
The purple passion plant (Gynura aurantiaca) could be just the thing.
This tropical pick boasts fuzzy, electric purple leaves that grow in a unique shape.
It gets its name from the purple, plush growth that naturally forms on its leaves.
Just check that to give them their own plot or pot, as they can be invasive.
The purple passion plant is a quick grower.
She cautions against sticking them on the windowsill, as too much sunlight can burn their foliage.
Signs your plant is getting too much sun include crispy, curling leaves withbrown edges.
The tricky thing about this plant is that it isn’t happy in conditions that are too dark either.
Water needs.
Like many tropical plants, this one appreciates drying out between waterings.
Always feel its soil beforegiving it water.
It should feel totally dry.
That’s your sign the plant has had enough to drink.
If your plant has sad, droopy leaves, it’s probably thirsty.
In addition to the weekly watering, your plant will also enjoy a bit of humidity.
Place it in a warm, somewhat humid room that mimics the tropical conditions it thrives in.
Avoidmistingthose fuzzy leaves directly, and place the plantnear a humidifierinstead.
Fertilizer needs.
Fertilize your purple passion plant every two weeks during spring and summer to help fuel its fast growth.
Once your plant really gets growing, it might become too big for its current pot.
(We’ve got a guide for that.)
How to propagate.
(We walk through this method in more detail here.)
Common signs of distress:
The bottom line.
Purple passion plants make for a fun, unexpected addition to any houseplant collection.
