I'm back with another mystery

Discussion in 'Plants: Identification' started by Marsbert, May 16, 2009.

  1. Marsbert

    Marsbert Member

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    This is yet another plant I bought from a craft sale, and I have no idea what it is. I've had it at least four or five months and it seems to be doing quite well, but I want to know what it is so I can care for it correctly.

    It's mostly green and has never flowered, but the underside of the leaves are purple-tinged and the leaves themselves have a faint fuzziness to them


    Can anyone help me out? Hope so, you guys have been so helpful in the past...

    Mars
     

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    joclyn Rising Contributor

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    l plant's id is correct. common name is 'purple passion'

    you actually don't want it to flower!! the flowers have a nasty scent to them.

    keep moderately moist and use a well draining mix - regular potting soil and perlite. container should have drainage holes, too. very bright indirect light. likes to be fairly warm (info to remember come winter - keep it in a spot where it won't be cooler than 65).

    they can get leggy, so, periodically pinching back and even a strong trimming on occassion, will help it to stay 'bushy'.
     
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    thanks guys!
     

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