Gynura

The genus Gynura includes about 100 species of perennial herbaceous and semi-shrubby plants, some of which are valued as indoor decorative-leaved crops. Gynura could be considered the best ampel plant, if its flowers did not have a very unpleasant smell. Gynura aurantiaca is a semi-shrubby species that grows vertically up to 2 m. In nature, they grow above 2 m; they have oval toothed green leaves (20 cm long) with a sparkling red-purple pubescence. Orange-yellow glabrous inflorescences appear in winter. The Purple Passion variety is distinguished by creeping shoots, purple pubescence of leaves, cuttings and stems. Gynura recumbens (G. procumbens ) is a herbaceous species with ovate or lanceolate leaves and bright orange-yellow inflorescences. Gynura scionifera (G. sarmentosa) is a creeping semi-shrub species up to 1.5 m long, with serrated or dissected leaves covered (especially at first) with a sparkling purple pubescence. Small bright orange flowers do not represent a special decorative value, so they are removed before they bloom.

The genus Gynura includes about 100 species of perennial herbaceous and semi-shrubby plants, some of which are valued as indoor decorative-leaved crops. Gynura could be considered the best ampel plant, if its flowers did not have a very unpleasant smell.

Gynura aurantiaca is a semi-shrubby species that grows vertically up to 2 m. In nature, they grow above 2 m; they have oval toothed green leaves (20 cm long) with a sparkling red-purple pubescence. Orange-yellow glabrous inflorescences appear in winter. The Purple Passion variety is distinguished by creeping shoots, purple pubescence of leaves, cuttings and stems.

Gynura recumbens (G. procumbens ) is a herbaceous species with ovate or lanceolate leaves and bright orange-yellow inflorescences.

Gynura scionifera (G. sarmentosa) is a creeping semi-shrub species up to 1.5 m long, with serrated or dissected leaves covered (especially at first) with a sparkling purple pubescence. Small bright orange flowers do not represent a special decorative value, so they are removed before they bloom.

Cultivation

Gynura is grown at home: it is usually taken out in the spring and summer to the air, and in the fall it is removed to the house. Soil for cultivation is made up of 1/3 of turf land,1/3 of peat and 1/3 of a mixture of leaf humus and sand, add 30 g of complex mineral fertilizer to a bucket of soil. In spring and summer, once every 2 weeks, a complex fertilizer is added to the water for irrigation in the amount of 15 g per bucket. In the spring, to limit growth and abundant branching, the shoots are pinched.

Location

A bright, even sunny place is required, but the figure should be shaded from the sun's afternoon rays. When there is a lack of light, the purple pubescence turns pale.

Temperature

In spring and summer, it is advisable to keep the temperature above 20 °C, at other times about 18 °C. It is recommended to ventilate the room.

Watering

It is advised to constantly observe a moderate uniform humidity of the soil; when watering, try not to get on the leaves. If possible, spray the plants with water.

Transplant

Transplanted annually in the spring. Transplanting is not necessary if you constantly rejuvenate the plants.

Care

Remove faded inflorescences and damaged leaves.

Reproduction

Old plants quickly lose their decorative value, so they are constantly rejuvenated, propagating annually with semi-lignified cuttings. Plant them in a mixture of peat and sand (or agroperlite) and keep the temperature at least 20 °C. After rooting, they are planted in a permanent place in the ground.

Diseases

This plant is very fond of aphids, especially affects gynura greenhouse aphids. It is necessary to take care of a well-ventilated, not too warm place. In a humid environment, gray rot can develop. Move the plant to a suitable location and treat it with a fungicide.

Acquisition

Potted plants can be found in nurseries and gardening centers in the spring. Make sure, that they are compact and healthy.