A fast grower with relatively easy care, the Gynura aurantiaca is a popular and colourful houseplant. The deep green foliage is covered with shiny purple hairs. Native to Java, the purple velvet plant is one of over 100 species and is part of the larger Daisy family.

The species was first documented in 1838 by Augustin Pyrame de Candolle, a Swiss plant biologist. 'Aurantiaca' refers to the warm tone of the flowers it produces once in its lifetime and means 'orange' in Latin.

RATING: Moderately easy to care for. Look after your Gynura aurantiaca with ease and enjoy its deep green fuzzy leaves with almost neon purple fuzzy undersides and stems.

LOVES: Velvet plants enjoy moderate to bright indirect sunlight. They also love high humidity, but avoid directly spraying the leaves and avoid getting them wet when watering as the fuzzy texture traps water which can lead to waterlogging and rot.

HATES: Being overwatered - allow at least the top inch to dry out before watering your Gynura aurantiaca again.

More information and care recommendations are below.

Please note, the photo may differ to the plant you receive, all pot diameters are as stated