Identification: Looks like a Purple Passion but isn't

Discussion in 'Indoor and Greenhouse Plants' started by pnevel, Jul 16, 2007.

  1. pnevel

    pnevel Member

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    Hello everyone. I have a plant that looks like a purple passion but isn't. The leaves are much smaller, it's lighter in color and less fuzzy. The flowers on this plant are clusters of purple flowers. I was given the clippings with flowers on, but since I rooted and potted it the flowers are now gone. any ideas?
     

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  2. Marn

    Marn Active Member 10 Years

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    It might be a purple velvet plant that needs more sun .. try searching that plant and see if it matches..

    Marn
     
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    Thanks, I'll give that a try. I know someone on another forum that has the same plant but is also unable to identify it. Here is a picture of it in bloom.
     

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    saltcedar Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    Plectranthus "Mona Lavender"

    HTH
    Chris
     
  5. pnevel

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    Saltcedar has got it right! Definately 'Mona Lavender' Thank you so much. Did read some articles on it. It's an outdoor perenial but can only handle 25-30 degrees F so I'll keep it as in indoor plant. The article says it does well in a container.
     
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    Marn Active Member 10 Years

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    yup now that i see the flowers on it .. it aint a purple velvet plant .. there flowers are lil orange ones and they smell BAD...lol...

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