Purple Passion - Gynura Aurantiaca

🌿Why You’ll Love It

✔Showstopper foliage– Electric purple hairs on deep green leaves.
✔Thrives in UAE homes– Loves AC rooms and tolerates dry air.
✔Fast grower– Watch it bush out or trail dramatically in weeks.
✔Air-purifying– Naturally filters indoor toxins while looking fabulous.

💜 Growth & Style
Height: 30–60cm tall, 60cm+ wide (pinch back to control size).
Leaves: Velvety purple-and-green, oval-shaped with serrated edges.
Habit: Upright or trailing (your choice – prune or let it cascade).

🏆 Survival Superpowers
Drought-resistant – Bounces back if you forget to water.
Light flexible – Adapts to medium or bright spots.
Propagation pro – Root cuttings easily in water or soil.

☀️ Light & Location
Best: Bright, indirect light (east-facing windows ideal).
Tolerates: Lower light (may lose some purple intensity).
Avoid: Direct afternoon sun (scorches delicate leaves).

💦 Watering
Summer: When top 3cm of soil is dry (~2x/week).
Winter: Reduce to weekly.
Pro tip: Water at the base to keep leaves dry and prevent rot.

🌡️ Climate Tips
Ideal temp: 18–26°C (standard AC comfort zone).
Humidity hack: Group with other plants to create a microclimate.

✂️ Maintenance
Pinch tips monthly for bushier growth.
Remove flowers (small orange blooms sap energy and smell odd).