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Gynura Aurantiaca 'Purple Passion'

Ed's Plant Shop  |  SKU: EPS-GYNURA-PURPLEPASSION-4IN

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$22.00
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Description

Purple Passion Plant – A Fuzzy, Velvet Marvel for Your Collection

Looking to add a bold, unique houseplant to your indoor garden? The Purple Passion Plant (Gynura aurantiaca) is an eye-catching favorite with its vibrant purple, velvety leaves and low-maintenance care needs. This rare beauty stands out not just for its distinctive color but also for its upright-to-vining growth habit as it matures. Ideal for both beginners and collectors, this houseplant brings a splash of tropical charm to any space.


Why You'll Love the Purple Passion Plant:

  • Unique Purple Foliage: The plant’s thick green leaves are covered in soft, purple hairs, giving them a velvety texture that looks almost surreal.
  • Low Maintenance: Requires minimal care, making it perfect for plant parents of all experience levels.
  • Pet-Friendly: Safe for households with pets, making it a worry-free choice for your furry friends.
  • Occasional Blooms: Produces small, fragrant flowers when it’s thriving in the right conditions.

Purple Passion Plant Care: How to Keep It Thriving

Light Requirements: Prefers medium to bright, indirect light. Avoid direct sunlight to prevent leaf damage.
Watering Needs: Keep the soil consistently moist but never soggy. Allow the top inch to dry out between waterings.
Temperature: Thrives in temperatures between 60-70°F.
Humidity: Prefers moderate to high humidity levels. Mist regularly or use a humidifier for best results.
Pruning Tips: Trim back any brown or dead leaves to encourage healthy growth.
Feeding: Fertilize every two weeks during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced houseplant fertilizer.
Propagation: Easily propagated through cuttings—perfect for sharing with friends!
Pest Watch: Keep an eye out for mealybugs, scale, and spider mites.


Botanical Profile of Purple Passion Plant

  • Botanical Name: Gynura aurantiaca
  • Common Name(s): Purple Passion, Velvet Plant
  • Family: Asteraceae
  • Native Region: Southeast Asia
  • Toxicity: Non-toxic to humans and pets, but always keep plants out of reach of curious children and animals.

Fun Fact: The Velvet Touch

The Purple Passion Plant is renowned for its soft, velvety texture and deep purple hue. From a distance, it appears as though the entire leaf is purple, but a closer look reveals the magic of tiny purple hairs that cover the green leaves.


Historical Insight: A Southeast Asian Treasure

Native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia, this plant has been cultivated for centuries due to its striking beauty. Originally admired in local gardens, it eventually made its way into homes around the world. Its unique appearance and low-care needs make it a standout in any houseplant collection.


Shop the Purple Passion Plant Now!

Elevate your indoor garden with this velvety purple marvel. Order today from Ed's Plant Shop and add a touch of Southeast Asian elegance to your space. 

Live Plants – Frequently Asked Questions

Shipping

What will I receive?

You’ll receive one healthy live plant in the nursery-pot or hanging-basket size selected above. The listed size refers to the approximate diameter of the nursery pot, not the plant’s total height or width.

Because every plant is naturally unique, height, fullness, leaf count, coloration, variegation, vine length, maturity, and overall shape may differ from the photographs.

Unless the product listing specifically states otherwise, plants arrive in a standard nursery grow pot. Decorative planters, baskets, saucers, stands, and other accessories are sold separately.

When will my plant ship or be delivered?

Please allow approximately 10–15 business days for processing and preparation. Ten business days is the earliest end of the range, and many orders require most or all of the stated processing window.

Processing time is separate from carrier transit time. Local NYC delivery also requires preparation and does not automatically mean same-day or next-day service.

Orders may occasionally require additional time because of plant availability, order volume, weather, seasonal demand, or courier coordination. We will send an update when confirmed fulfillment, tracking, or delivery information becomes available.

How are live plants packaged?

Each live plant is inspected and packed according to its size, shape, and shipping needs. Soil and foliage may be secured to reduce movement during transit, and protective materials may be added when appropriate.

Temporary drooping, shifted soil, limited leaf loss, or minor cosmetic stress can occur while a plant adjusts after shipping. This does not necessarily mean the plant is unhealthy.

What should I do when my plant arrives?

Unpack the plant promptly and carefully remove all protective packaging. Place it in appropriate light and allow it time to adjust to its new environment.

Check the soil before watering. Do not water automatically upon arrival because the plant may already have adequate moisture. Avoid immediately fertilizing, heavily pruning, or repeatedly moving the plant while it acclimates.

Should I repot my plant immediately?

We generally recommend allowing a newly delivered plant time to acclimate before repotting unless there is an urgent plant-health reason to do so.

Repotting an eligible small plant during the first 15 days may void the Plant Health Guarantee because it can make the cause of decline difficult to determine.

What should I do if my plant arrives damaged?

Report shipping or delivery damage within 48 hours. Keep the plant and all packaging while the concern is being reviewed.

Please provide your order number, a photograph of the entire plant, close-up photographs of the concern, and photographs of the box and packaging when applicable.

Small plants in nursery pots measuring 8 inches and below may also qualify for our 15-Day Plant Health Guarantee. Large plants in nursery pots measuring 10 inches and above have a 48-hour inspection and reporting window.

Review our Refund & Returns Policy for complete eligibility and documentation requirements.

How can I get help with my order or plant?

For the fastest assistance, use the AI chat assistant on our website. It can help with common order-status, delivery, policy, product, and plant-care questions.

Have your order number and the email address used at checkout available when asking about an order. When a concern requires photographs or human review, email support@edsplantshop.com.