How to Grow and Care for Velvet plant

Velvet plant, also known as Velvet plant, Royal velvet plant, Purple passion vine, Java velvet plant

Velvet plant is known for its velvety leaves and vibrant colors, making it a popular houseplant. Key care points include providing bright indirect light and ensuring high humidity, which can be challenging in dry environments. Overwatering should be avoided, as velvet plant prefers the soil to be slightly moist but not saturated. Special attention should be given to dusting the leaves to maintain the plant's distinctive purple fuzz.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Velvet plant

Toughness	High
Care Level	Low
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Potting Mix, Garden Soil
Soil pH	6.0-7.0
Planting Time	Spring, Summer
Hardiness Zones	9-11
Toxicity	Toxic to Humans

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Varieties of Velvet plant

Purple passion 'Purple Passion'

Purple passion 'Purple Passion' is a unique houseplant with fuzzy, velvety leaves in shades of purple and silver. As a fast-growing plant, it's easy to propagate and adds a pop of color to any indoor space.

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Velvet plant is distinguished by its vibrant velvety foliage, with leaves and stems exhibiting a striking purple hue. The heart-shaped leaves grow densely along weak, sprawling stems, which can benefit from occasional pruning to maintain a more compact structure. Typically grown indoors, velvet plant favors bright, indirect light and consistently moist soil, although caution is advised during winter to prevent overwatering. Despite its alluring leaves, velvet plant also produces clusters of small orange-yellow flowers in the autumn, which are noted for their pungent odor and are commonly removed to enhance its visual appeal.