Velvet Plant Plant
Velvet Plant (Gynura aursntiaca) is a succulent growing 6-12 inches tall, hardy in USDA zones 9-11, with slow growth in well-drained, sandy soil, requiring full sun and low moisture, and it is neither edible nor medicinal.
Habit
Succulent
Height
0.3 to 0.6 m
Growth
Slow
Soil
Well-drained, Loamy
Shade
Full sun
Moisture
Low
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Origin
Southeast Asia
Climatic Condition
Tropical, Subtropical
Temperature (°)
20°C to 30°C
Humidity (%)
60% to 80%
Potting media
50% Loam, 40% Sand, 10% Compost
Fertilizers
Organic Fertilizer
Watering
Regular watering
Plant Weight
1 to 2 kg
Flowering Time
Spring to Fall
Soil Ph level
6.0 to 7.5
Water Ph level
6.0 to 7.0
Soil EC
0.4 to 0.6 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
3 to 5 kg per plant
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
2 to 3 years
Health Benefits
Ornamental, Antioxidant
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% peat moss, 30% perlite, 20% compost
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 2 weeks with a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Root Rot, Leaf Spot, Aphids, Spider Mites, Mealybugs.
Improve drainage, reduce watering Prune affected leaves, neem oil spray Insecticidal soap, neem oil Increase humidity, neem oil Wipe with alcohol, neem oil
Fungicides containing metalaxyl, Copper-based fungicides, Imidacloprid-based insecticides, Miticides containing abamectin.