Purple passion - Gynura (Taxonomy, Characteristics, Distribution, Images)

Purple passion

Purple passion is a genus of flowering plants in the daisy family. The leaf color of different species varies from dark green to the purple leaves found on the most common member, Gynura aurantiaca, which make it a popular houseplant. The leaves of some species, such as Gynura bicolor, are popular vegetable crops, but edibility is not a genus-wide characteristic.

Scientific classification

Genus

Purple passion (Gynura)

Family

Daisy

Order

Asters bellflowers fanflowers and allies

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Semi-evergreen

Leaf type

20 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Images of Purple passion

Species

Velvet plant Gynura divaricata Okinawan spinach Longevity spinach Purple passion 'Purple Passion'Gynura japonica

Care Guide for Purple passion

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

20 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Potting Mix, Garden Soil

Soil Type

Water: Purple passion thrives in humid conditions and prefers consistently moist soil, ideally watered weekly. It flourishes indoors where humidity can be controlled, and maintaining soil moisture is vital for its evergreen foliage throughout the year.

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