Comments on: Purple Velvet Plant

By: II Shell

II Shell — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 04:26:06 +0000

They are called fungus gnats. The flies are harmless to the plants, but can become an annoyance to you. The threat are their larvae which live in the upper centimeters of your soil. They feed on decaying matter in the soil and can cause major damage to thr roots. The most effective way is to let soil medium dry completely before watering. They need moist soil to breed. Dry mediums are not desirable. If this doesn’t work, water with water treated with a bacteria that kills the larvae when ingested. I forget the name of the bacteria, but it can be found in a product called mosquito dunks. They are inexpensive and have helped me in the past. Break the circle in quarters and place 1 quarter into a gallon of distilled water. Do this every watering making sure to let the soil dry completely between unti the lil buggers are gone. Do this with your other plants as well for they’ll just populate in them if the conditions are right. I hope this helps…

By: Katrina

Katrina — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 22:16:25 +0000

I had a plant years ago that had leaves like that and had a bright Halloween orange flower that was shaped similar to the Hawaiian state flower. At least it showed a picture of it. My chinchilla had freed himself and had dug up the roots and ate the too so I never saw the bloom. I was wondering I’d this might be the same plant or of it was a similar type. I know it’s not much of a descriptionbut it’s all I have. Thanks for any help you can give.

By: Lissa

Lissa — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 21:06:16 +0000

I found mine at walmart in olean, ny for $1.50. Ive had it 6-7 months, its doubled in size, and although its supposed to bloom in spring/summer, mine has just now come to full bloom in Oct LOL

Hubby is sensetive to it, so I keep it in an un-used guest room when it blooms.

By: Melinda

Melinda — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 04:26:06 +0000

Does anyone know what it means when some of the leave get brown spots on them?

By: Jen

Jen — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 23:43:28 +0000

I know this info is late, but for future reference the absolute best product for transplant shock is called Thrive (or any product containing mycchorizal fungi). The beneficial fungus attaches to the root system and makes more roots. Treat with Thrive and then fertilize one week later. I work at a nursery and this is the treatment we recommend.

By: Ann

Ann — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 19:00:43 +0000

Maria,
Depending on where you live, Shoprite, HomeDepo, and Lowe’s are a few stores that carry the Purple Passion plant.

By: Ann

Ann — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 18:57:26 +0000

Kim,

cut just above a branch. peel off branch and put in water. When you feel there are enough roots, plant in new pot and enjoy!

By: Kathy

Kathy — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 16:15:03 +0000

I don’t know if you are still having a problem with the aphids but I have found the best way to get rid of them especially on delicate plants is just a mixture of soap and water in a spray bottle and remember to spray the underside of leaves also!

By: kim

kim — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 23:11:02 +0000

my plant has grown very tall. can I clip it, it has leaves at the top? I love this plant and do want to ruin it but I want to grow another and add to it.

By: sharon rassel

sharon rassel — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 17:53:17 +0000

i took a slip from my purple passion it had roots put in soil now the bottom leaves our dropping is this normal or am i going to lose the plant.