Purple Passion or gynura sarmentosa

bright indirect light (3-6 feet from a south or west window, or right next to an east window. Under a grow light, 6-10 inches away works well) with a small amount of early morning sun is ideal for maintaining the intense purple color. Too little light causes the color to fade toward green and stems to become leggy and stretched. Avoid harsh afternoon direct sunlight, which scorches the leaves and leaves brown burn marks.

Appreciates moderate to high humidity (60-80%. Group your plants together, set them on a pebble tray with water, or run a humidifier nearby) (50%+) due to its tropical rainforest origins, but do not mist this plant. The hairy leaves trap and hold moisture, which encourages rot and fungal disease. Use a pebble tray or humidifier to raise ambient humidity without wetting the foliage.

Well-draining potting mix with added perlite or sand. Soil should retain some moisture without becoming waterlogged. A standard quality potting mix with about 20% perlite added is a reliable formula.

Common pests include aphids, mealybugs, spider mites, whiteflies, and scale. Overwatering causes root rot and yellow leaves. Insufficient light causes green, washed-out foliage. Avoid getting water on leaves. The flowers, when they appear, smell unpleasant - pinch them off promptly. Plant naturally declines after flowering.