Gynura Care Guide

Gynura plants, also known as Purple Passion Plants are known for their velvety leaves and unique colors. Make sure to not wet the leaves, as that can cause fungi growth.

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FLOWERS:

Gynura plants produce small, yellow or orange flower as a sign and often means the plant is mature. A lot of people cut off the flowers so that the plant can focus on leaf growth 

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WATERING:

I water mine twice a month (every 2 weeks), so it can dry out nicely between waterings. Just make sure that once you water again, completely soak it. People often make the mistake of caring about how much water the plant needs instead of when. Even if you give it 10 liters of water and let all of the excess water drain out, it is fine, just make sure there is no water left in the cover pot/saucer. For some reason, many people don´t find it logical, so if you have questios, send me an e-mail: plantswithjules@gmail.com

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LIGHT REQUIREMENTS:

Give it bright, indirect light. Your Gynura can handle a couple of hours of direct light a day (and your plant will thank you for it) because all the hairs on the leaves block a lot of light and protects the plant.

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PROPAGATION:

Take a large stem cutting and remove the lower leaves, put it in water and within a week or two, roots will start to grow and they go fast! Then just pot it up in some soil and watch it thrive.

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MEDIUMS:

Make a mix with soil, perlite, coco peat and leca. This mix can hold moisture for a bit longer while having a lot of drainage.