Gynura aurantiaca

Purple passion vine

Gynura aurantiaca

Purple passion vine

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Vibrant purple foliage
Prefers high humidity
Thrives in indirect light
Moderate watering needed

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Pot L - 7 x 7 x 8 cm

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Gynura aurantiaca, commonly known as velvet plant or purple passion plant, originates from the tropical regions of Asia, where it thrives in moist, shady forests. This striking houseplant belongs to the Asteraceae family and is distinguished by its velvety, deep green leaves with purple undersides. For keeping in a terrarium, its adaptability to indirect light and its preference for high humidity are decisive factors that make Gynura aurantiaca an ideal choice. It prefers a bright location without direct sunlight and thrives best in constantly moist but well-draining soil. Its ease of care and its ability to flourish in a humid environment reflect its origin and natural growing conditions.

In a terrarium, Gynura aurantiaca offers not only an exotic texture and color, but also a special aesthetic quality. Its velvety leaves provide a unique visual contrast to the usual green tones of terrarium plants and stand out particularly well next to mosses and ferns. Gynura aurantiaca occasionally blooms with small, yellow-orange flowers that appear in dense clusters. Although the flowers are often removed because of their unusual smell, they are a fascinating addition in a well-ventilated terrarium. Easy propagation from cuttings allows terrarium enthusiasts to expand their collection and add to the green splendor of their miniature ecosystem.

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Gynura aurantiaca
Cultivation options	Pot culture, as part of a terrarium planting
Growth height	30 - 100 cm, depending on trimming and care
Temperature	Prefers a warm environment, 18 - 25 °C
Humidity	High humidity preferred, 60 - 80%
Light requirement	Bright, but without direct sunlight
Watering	Moderate; the soil should dry out slightly between waterings
Fertilization	Half-strength fertilizer solution every 4 weeks during the growing season
Propagation	Cuttings, easy to root in water or moist soil
Suitable for	Terrariums with high humidity, shady to semi-shady terrariums

Cultivation options

Pot culture, as part of a terrarium planting

Growth height

30 - 100 cm, depending on trimming and care

Temperature

Prefers a warm environment, 18 - 25 °C

Humidity

High humidity preferred, 60 - 80%

Light requirement

Bright, but without direct sunlight

Watering

Moderate; the soil should dry out slightly between waterings

Fertilization

Half-strength fertilizer solution every 4 weeks during the growing season

Propagation

Cuttings, easy to root in water or moist soil

Suitable for

Terrariums with high humidity, shady to semi-shady terrariums

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