How Do You Trim A Purple Passion Plant?
The purple passion plant (Gynura aurantiaca), also colloquially known as the purple velvet plant, is a houseplant prized for its furry purple leaves. The plant grows well in brightly-lit rooms and is relatively low maintenance, not needing a large pot due to its small height of just one to two feet. Trimming and cleaning its furry foliage can help keep the purple passion plant healthy and lush, adding a flash of color to any room in your home. Clean the purple passion plant. Dust and debris can collect on its hair-covered leaves, increasing the chances of leaf rot and disease. Use a soft-bristled brush, such as a paintbrush or toothbrush, to lightly clean the plant before pruning and trimming. Do a maintenance trim on the plant. Turn the purple passion plant and inspect it from all sides. Use the pruning shears or scissors to cut off any leaves that are wilted, brown or yellow. Trim a young purple passion plant to encourage new growth. Use your fingers and pinch off the growing tips on
