gynura bicolor

Royal velvet plant, Purple velvet vine.

Care level

Easy

This eye-catching plant features stunning purple undersides that create a dramatic contrast with its green upper leaves, making every stem look like it's been dipped in royal velvet. As it grows, it creates cascading waves of color that shift and shimmer with every breeze, giving it an almost magical appearance.

Care & maintenance

Light

Bright indirect light

Bright light, usually located near windows but doesn't receive direct rays for more than an hour during the day.

Temperature

Wide range (59°F - 86°F)

Fertilization frequency

Moderate

Monthly during the growing period.

Humidity & watering

Moderate

Keep the soil slightly moist.

An ambiant humidity between 40 and 70% is recommended.

Soil

Choose a General purpose mix: A versatile blend with excellent water retention and aeration. Provides balanced nutrition and suitable drainage for a wide variety of houseplants.

If you want to create your own substrate, you can make a mixture of the following soils:

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Pot

Standard size

Standard size

Prefer a pot with a classic width/depth ratio.

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Features

Size & growth

Medium

Trailing

Rapid growth

This plant grows rapidly. It can reach 1 to 3 feet in height or spread.

It spreads horizontally, often along the ground.

Toxicity

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Reproduction & propagation

Fruits & flowers

Flowering & self-pollinating

The gynura bicolor can produce flowers and therefore fruits.
This plant is capable of self-pollination, it does not need another individual to fertilize itself and therefore produce fruits.

Propagation methods

The best propagation method for this specie is Stem or tip cutting.
Alternatively, you can also try the following methods:
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